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Eastern Iowa Health Center opens new Cedar Rapids pharmacy
The Eastern Iowa Health Center will celebrate the opening of its new pharmacy with a ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 21, following the accelerated completion of a long-planned project aimed at increasing access to prescription services in central Cedar Rapids. The…
NextEra hints at early closure for Duane Arnold
A file photo showing temporary workers replacing the copper wiring in Duane Arnold’s main generator…

Ditching law for a greener future
Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies.…

Repour Wine Saver drawing big interest, sales
Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Tom Lutz is saving wine “one glass at a time.” PHOTO KATHARINE…

Washington decor, consignment store keeps it creative
Leslie Allender and painter Jamie Fritz stand amidst RePurpose It’s showroom of consigned furniture, refinishing…

AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo
Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the…

Economic forecast 2018: Big growth, big risks
Deere & Co. economist Luke Chandler predicted big growth and big risks at the CBJ’s…

Transamerica agreement bringing Tata to CR
A Transamerica sign at the company’s North Campus off Edgewood Road on a recent afternoon.…

Corridor recruiters playing the long game
Recruiters are starting earlier and getting creative in the fight for talent. By Dave…

CBJ Q&A: Elisabeth Kissling, Foundation 2
By CBJ Editorial Board [email protected] Elisabeth Kissling has been with Foundation 2 since 2001 –…

Warehouse, retail space coming to Coralville Industrial Park
A large complex coming to the Coralville Industrial Park will feature about 10,000 square feet…
Collective Data helps customers keep track
Collective Data has evolved into three main products available on any internet-connected device. IMAGE COLLECTIVE…

Businesses wary, despite ISPs’ neutrality pledge
Some Corridor businesses and content producers remain unconvinced internet of the future will be equal…

CR native is building the future, block by block
The global startup founded by Corridor native Brendan Blumer is becoming a central player in…

Forecasting the business trends of 2018
Compiled by Adam Moore & Katharine Carlon [email protected] In early December, we asked a handful…

Lura McBride named 2017’s Most Influential
Lura McBride poses for a photo inside Van Meter’s wire center in southwest Cedar Rapids…






