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Frontier Co-op expands Belle Plaine facility, creating jobs
An expansion of Frontier Co-op’s distribution facility signals more than job growth for the rural town of Belle Plaine. The project represents a capital investment of just over $30 million. “We’ve continued to grow, and with that growth comes the…
OPN Architects wins prestigious national award for Marion Fire Station design
OPN Architects, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has received a 2024 Architecture Honor Award by the…
Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…
University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…
The Play Café has opened its new location
Founded in 2022, the Play Café has officially opened its new location at 153 Marion…
Cedar Rapids med clinic aims to break world record for donated shoe collection
His Hands Free Clinic aims to break the world record for most pairs of shoes…
Choreo opens new office location in NewBo neighborhood
Choreo LLC has opened a new local office in the New Bohemia District. The new…
Cedar Rapids council advances projects for proposed Google data center
A pair of initiatives advanced by the Cedar Rapids City Council this week are helping…
UI Health Care requests approval for 6% rate increase
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 12, University of Iowa Health Care requested…
CBJ names 2024 Fastest Growing Companies
Here at the CBJ, the Fastest Growing Companies list is seen as a way for…
Paul Davis Restoration named CBJ’s 2024 Fastest Growing Company
For the owners of Paul Davis Restoration, their start was marked with baptism by fire…
2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year: Oasis Falafel driven by entrepreneurial spirit
The founding of Oasis Falafel in 2004 came at a key turning point in the…
Via Sofia’s closes one Cedar Rapids restaurant
The Via Sofia’s restaurant at 1125 First Ave. SE has permanently closed its doors, according…
Iowa City coffee shop Tru Coffee closes doors
After three years in downtown Iowa City, Tru Coffee has closed its doors as of…
TrueNorth recognized as a 2024 U.S. Top Workplace
Cedar-Rapids based TrueNorth Companies, a privately-held risk management and insurance brokerage firm, has been selected…
Cedar Rapids Community School District to sell Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) announced its plans for the sale and repurposing…
