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Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has made improvements in the health and wellness of its population. However, the state also is “challenged” by its slow population growth and many college-educated people…
Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…

Downtown Cedar Rapids vision plan foresees activated, connected city core
A far-reaching visioning plan for downtown Cedar Rapids envisions a rejuvenated mixed-use city core with…

Northwestern Mutual named 2023 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
Since 1904, Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa has been providing Iowans with insurance and financial planning…

Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes
The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…

What it takes to sell Iowa’s first cannabis-infused beverage
The decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations has not gone unnoticed by craft brewers. …

Coralville proposes amendments to West Land Use area master plan
Coralville’s city council passed a first consideration to amend the Coralville West Land Use area…

An Iowa first: Novy startup venture studio launches
Launching a startup is nothing new for Eric Engelmann, Krista Martin and David Tominsky. Still,…

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes its debut
The Iowa LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce made its debut Oct. 18 in Des Moines, becoming…

Cedar Rapids vintage clothing store finds a market in Iowa City
A popular Cedar Rapids vintage store has joined forces with Heim, a downtown Iowa City…

Collins Aerospace is continuing its evolution, with an eye on the future
For nearly a century, Collins Aerospace – and its corporate predecessors – has been inexorably…

Cedar Rapids council picks HACAP to own, operate The Heights
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) will own and operate The Heights affordable housing…

VIDEO: See what’s in store at Big Grove’s Cedar Rapids location
The Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard development will be the…

Scholarships help further nonprofit’s musical mission
The drums and horns have long been silent, but an event sponsored by a local…

Linn County looking to sell Fillmore Center
Linn County officials are pursuing the sale of the county-owned Fillmore Center in northwest Cedar…

James Klein named CBJ’s Most Influential for the second consecutive year
James Klein has served as the president of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) since…






