Cedar Rapids
Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in Cedar Rapids, as the company finalizes the discontinuation of its intercity bus service. The layoffs, effective Oct. 18, include five employees at the Burlington Trailways…
Former Mercy Medical Center CEO wins prestigious award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) announced Timothy Charles, former president and CEO of…
Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers
As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…
CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Rapids council propels First and First project forward
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
TrueNorth exceeds $1 million in its philanthropic efforts
TrueNorth Companies, L.C. exceeded $1 million in its philanthropic efforts in 2022. The risk management…
General Mills earnings, revenue beat estimates for second quarter
General Mills reported earnings and revenue for the second quarter of their fiscal year Dec.…
CRST opens divisional headquarters in Alabama
Cedar Rapids-based freight company CRST The Transporatation Solution opened a 23,000-square-foot facility spanning more than…
Indoor golf simulator facility opens in the Czech Village
Ringer Golf has joined the Czech Village district in Cedar Rapids, offering a year-round golf…
CR nonprofit receives thousands in UScellular donation
UScellular has donated $15,000 to the Cedar Rapids Iowa Humane Alliance and $10,000 to the…
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity receives International Paper grant
The International Paper Foundation has awarded an $8,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity…
Ingredion union leader: Strike resolution not likely before year’s end
Barring an unexpected breakthrough, it now appears that 2022 will end without resolution of a…
First Interstate Bank collects, donates thousands of clothing items
Team members from First Interstate Bank in Cedar Rapids recently collected and donated 12,232 clothing…
Local Linn County organizations give back during holiday season
During the holiday season’s festivities this year, three organizations are dedicating time and energy to…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
Mercy Medical Center, MercyCare return to mandatory masking
Mercy Medical Center and MercyCare facilities in the Cedar Rapids area are reinstituting mandatory masking…
