Tag: Cedar Rapids
Closing DAEC won’t help climate change
CBJ Editorial
It has been interesting to note the increasing number of elected officials and governing bodies becoming woke to climate change.
Last year saw major...
Lion Development baking up big plans for Pizza Ranches
Outside the North Liberty Pizza Ranch, where renovations have begun. The space is expected to reopen in March with more seats, three party rooms...
Medtech for the masses
UnityPoint leaders and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ambassadors help cut the ribbon on generate @ St. Luke's on Nov. 21. PHOTO UNITYPOINT HEALTH
By...
The right choice on Cargill’s ask
CBJ EditorialÂ
Cargill has three manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, where it employs about 600 and uses 200 contract employees.
The food processing giant is one...
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Gary Rozek
Gary Rozek talks with Nate Kaeding during a recent recording session at the CBJ Studios in North Liberty. PHOTO JOE COFFEY
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank,...
Attention-grabbing signage doesn’t always mean ‘good’
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate
Your business’ most overlooked media format might be the most visible one you have – the signage out...
Paving the way for a wider I-380
Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at an informational meeting held in North Liberty by the...
Beware of unintended consequences
CBJ EditorialÂ
General Mills has a long and important history in Cedar Rapids. Built in 1968, the plant is the company’s largest and most efficient...
Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success
Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The company is now in its third generation and employs...
Diversity Straight Up: Brad Hart
In the latest episode of "Diversity Straight Up," hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington speak with Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart about the city's...