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WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village

Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward, city leaders said Monday morning as they gathered to dedicate, and ceremonially cut the ribbon, for a major addition to the city’s permanent flood control…

Corridor orgs fire up 3D printers, CNCs to produce protective gear

3D printers provided by the Cedar Rapids Community School District pump out prototypes in the…

Fast food restaurants adapt to pandemic restrictions

Fast food franchisees are racing to keep up in a rapidly changing health and business…

Make casino site a downtown catalyst

CBJ Editorial  In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of…

Folience CEO makes the case for more ESOP support

Daniel Goldstein, president and CEO of Folience, testifies on behalf of The ESOP Association before…

Corridor entrepreneur flips the dip

Sara Gotch’s dreams of bringing her products to a mass market got a major boost…

Cargill’s CEO sees big things ahead for CR

Cargill Chairman and CEO David MacLennan (right) discusses the importance of open and free trade…

CR to hire workforce development specialist

An aerial view of the city of Cedar Rapids. CREDIT EXPEDITED FREIGHT   By Dave…

Closing DAEC won’t help climate change

CBJ Editorial It has been interesting to note the increasing number of elected officials and…

Lion Development baking up big plans for Pizza Ranches

Outside the North Liberty Pizza Ranch, where renovations have begun. The space is expected to…

Medtech for the masses

UnityPoint leaders and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ambassadors help cut the ribbon on generate…

The right choice on Cargill’s ask

CBJ Editorial  Cargill has three manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, where it employs about 600…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Gary Rozek

Gary Rozek talks with Nate Kaeding during a recent recording session at the CBJ Studios…

Attention-grabbing signage doesn’t always mean ‘good’

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate Your business’ most overlooked media format might be…

Paving the way for a wider I-380

Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at…

Beware of unintended consequences

CBJ Editorial  General Mills has a long and important history in Cedar Rapids. Built in…