Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10K, 5K and free kids run. The Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. Organizers say…
Alex Taylor named managing director of ISA
IMAGE: Alex Taylor By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Alex Taylor has been named the new…

General Mills awarded tax credits for CR plant upgrades
The General Mills production facility in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT KCRG-TV9 By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…

Trump pledges federal help as power returns to CR
The heavily damaged MAC health club in southwest Cedar Rapids, shown on the morning of…

CR nonprofits announce disaster relief funds
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and the United Way…
CR nonprofits announce disaster relief funds
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and the United Way…
Old Dominion Freight Line opens CR service center
Old Dominion Freight Line today announced the opening of a new facility in Cedar Rapids.…

Derecho brings school delay, larger disaster declaration
Crews worked to restore power to thousands of Iowans following Monday’s derecho. CREDIT KCRG By…

Construction underway for BankIowa location in Marion
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] BankIowa announces the opening of a new location in Marion,…

CR partnering with DM nonprofit on workforce program
Izaah Knox. CREDIT DM BUSINESS RECORD By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The city of Cedar…

Carver Trust grant to improve accessibility at NCSML
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library CREDIT: NCSML By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The…

CR goes it alone for a win
CBJ Editorial There had been tacit agreement that the region should collaborate on three priorities:…
BAE Systems, 3 Corridor firms, awarded state incentives
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The aerospace/defense company BAE Systems landed $7.5 million in state…
Medically integrated senior village planned in NE CR
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Mercy Medical Center announced plans Wednesday for Hallmar Village, a…

CR council backs $14.5M incentive deal for BAE
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A $14.5 million local incentive package to attract a new…

Diversity Straight Up: Leading through transformational times
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and…





