Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids leaders reflect on 2020 derecho at five-year commemoration ceremony
The August 2020 derecho inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Midwest, including a massive economic impact in Cedar Rapids – but local leaders, at a derecho commemoration ceremony Friday, focused on the extensive devastation to the city’s tree…
PVpallet rolling out reusable pallets for solar module shipping
PVpallet, the first recyclable, reusable, adjustable and collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and…
Sobering Unit opens at Mental Health Access Center
The Mental Health Access Center in Cedar Rapids has opened a Sobering Unit for intoxicated…
Slim Chickens restaurant chain heads to Iowa
Slim Chickens, a fast casual restaurant chain originating out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and specializing in hand-breaded…
Welcoming Week returns to Cedar Rapids Sept. 10-19
In the fall of 2018, the City of Cedar Rapids and key partners, including the…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Zach Johnson
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…
Private Wealth launches in Iowa with unique business model
The founders of Private Wealth Asset Management believe that area residents seeking financial guidance have…
New businesses open in MedQuarter
The MedQuarter Regional Medical District is now home to several new businesses, both medical and…
Firehouse Subs opens in Iowa City
Firehouse Subs is opening a new location in Iowa City on 161 Highway 1 West…
New residential development unveiled in Cedar Rapids
Skogman Homes held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 31 for Prairie Landing, its newest residential development.…
Balanced Fitness and Health opens second location in southwest Cedar Rapids
Balanced Fitness and Health has opened a second Wellness & Rehab Clinic in Cedar Rapids. …
Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store
The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment…
Making growth a priority
The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor region is growing. Unfortunately, that isn’t something most of the…
IEDA Board approves projects, spurs growth for five companies in Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board agreed to award five Iowa businesses on Friday in…
Paving for Progress sales tax renewal has ‘overwhelming’ support, survey says
According to a survey released from the Paving for More Progress Committee, the Cedar Rapids…
Iowa City, Cedar Rapids among Midwest’s top startup cities
Iowa City is ranked 25th in the Midwest, and Cedar Rapids is ranked 42nd, on…
