Cedar Rapids

NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed at expanding Iowa’s aerospace and aviation workforce capacity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The nonprofit announced the effort is supported by philanthropic funding from JPMorganChase. The initiative…
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…

ADM idles ethanol production at Cedar Rapids plant
The ADM dry corn milling ethanol plant in southwest Cedar Rapids. CREDIT KCRG-TV9 By…

UTC-Raytheon merger clears U.S. antitrust review
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A lawsuit and settlement agreement filed Thursday by the U.S.…
Restaurants try to carry on as carry out dwindles
Carmen Legaspi, of La Reyna Mexican restaurant in Vinton. She says business at the establishment…
Deal approved to boost food processing pay during crisis
The Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, shown in a file photo. CREDIT KCRG-TV9 …





