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…
Diversity Straight Up: Leading through transformational times
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and…
Finding the path to racial justice
CBJ Editorial We appear to be at a seminal point in our nation’s understanding of…
$100M project gets recommendation for Kingston site
First & First West site (left). CREDIT City of Cedar Rapids By CBJ News Staff…

Cedar Rapids increasing bus capacity starting today
A rider boards a Cedar Rapids Transit bus in an undated photo. CREDIT KCRG-TV9. By…

General Mills names new manager of CR plant
Mike Noble By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Mike Noble has been named manager of General…

Travel industry woes put Guaranty Bank block project on hold
The former Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. at 302 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids By…

Diversity Straight Up: Live from EntreFEST 2020
In the latest episode of “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington take…

Economic Alliance aims to rally community with challenge
Doug Neumann, executive director of the Economic Alliance, wears a Rally cap. By CBJ News…

Cedar Rapids council announces Lift Up Local promotion
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] To encourage support of local restaurants and retail businesses, Mayor…

Latest coronavirus updates, 5/28/20
Ed. note: The CBJ is working hard to keep you up to date on the…
General Mills raises outlook as food sales spike
Cheerios line the shelves in a file photo. CREDIT CBJ By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…

Cedar Rapids business reopening toolkit available
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A comprehensive business reopening guide is now available for businesses…

Lindale Mall will open for business on Wednesday
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, which has been closed since…

Bracing for bad numbers
CBJ Editorial “We are going to see economic data for the second quarter that’s worse…
Small shops widen ways to connect with customers
Steven Ginsberg, of Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, has made it a point to stay…






