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Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa City City Council moved to formalize a property conveyance and affordable housing agreement with Johnson County. In 2024, the county purchased 1102 Hollywood Boulevard in…
Kirkwood plans virtual graduation ceremony
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Kirkwood Community College will hold an online virtual commencement ceremony…

CR Downtown Farmers Market to have drive-thru format
Produce will be available to order online through the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. CREDIT…

UFG takes loss as claims rise, investments suffer
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] United Fire Group reported a loss of $2.90 per share…

Commercial projects forge on, but future looms large
Construction continues with more stringent health and safety measures at the Xtream Arena and the…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Drew Oetting
Drew Oetting Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s…

Wintersteen discusses Iowa State’s COVID-19 response, fall plans
The exterior of the new $84 million Student Innovation Center at Iowa State. The facility’s…

Giving Tuesday Now takes off in the Corridor
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A day that is usually reserved for the Tuesday after…

UFG exits personal lines in deal with Nationwide
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] United Fire & Casualty (UFG), strategically refocusing on its commercial…
Whirlpool beats expectations despite COVID-19 sales drop
A Whirlpool employee inspects washer components. PHOTO WHIRLPOOL By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Whirlpool…

KemPharm ADHD treatment hits regulatory milestone
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] KemPharm, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

VIDA gets big cash infusion as focus turns to lung disease
Lung computerized tomography (CT) scans are unlikely to play a major role in detection of…

Doctors to launch Mask of Wellness program today
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] At 1 p.m. today, David C. Krupp, an emergency room doctor…

Great Western Bank takes loss due to impairment charges
Great Western Bank’s newest branch location in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT GWB By CBJ News…

Dupaco plans Learning Lab branch in Cedar Rapids
The Dupaco Learning Lab branch in Marion. CREDIT Dupaco By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…

NewBo City Market resumes with limited outdoor events
An aerial view of the NewBo City Market and yard in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CBJ…






