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Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the launch of the AI Micro Park, a solar-powered educational hub set to open in August 2025 in the Wellington Heights neighborhood in Cedar Rapids. Located…
Beware of unintended consequences
CBJ Editorial General Mills has a long and important history in Cedar Rapids. Built in…
Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success
Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The…
Diversity Straight Up: Brad Hart
In the latest episode of “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington speak…
Fleet Farm charts a different path among big-boxes
Saying that snipping a ribbon to mark the opening of the company’s Cedar Rapids store…
Corridor brand is alive and well
CBJ Editorial It is sometimes said that your brand is what people say about you…
What’s behind the recent interest in CR’s city flag?
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate One of the most notable national stories about…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Tim Semelroth
Tim Semelroth, shown with Nate Kaeding following their recent recording session at CBJ Studios in…
Best Commercial Realty, Residential Realty and Home Builder: Skogman
MULTIPLE TIMES ON LIST Experience and market knowledge pay – a fact that helped the…
Best Walk/Run Event: Especially for You
6 TIMES ON LIST As Cedar Rapids’ Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer prepares…
Best New Restaurant: Rodina
FIRST TIME ON LIST Phoebe and Samuel Charles opened Rodina in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village…
Best Cultural Attraction: Brucemore
FIRST TIME ON LIST Brucemore, voted the Corridor’s Best Cultural Attraction, is also valued beyond…
Best Eye Care: Iowa Eye Center
4 TIMES ON LIST Cedar Rapids’ Iowa Eye Center returns to the Best of list…
Best Eye Care: Iowa Eye Center
4 TIMES ON LIST Cedar Rapids’ Iowa Eye Center returns to the Best of list…
Best Hospital: Mercy Medical Center
3 TIMES ON LIST With the successful introduction of its Family Caregiver Center, an open…
Best Trucking Company: Don Hummer Trucking
FIRST TIME ON LIST Being voted the Corridor’s Best Trucking Company for the first time…