City of Cedar Rapids

Open house celebrates Alliant solar garden; more likely in the works
Even as Alliant Energy leaders and customers touted the completion of Alliant’s first Iowa community solar garden at an open house at the ImOn Ice Arena May 2, officials implied that more such projects are likely on the horizon. “The…
Cedar Rapids conference speaker: Economic growth rooted locally
As a native of the Chicago suburb of Matteson, Illinois, Dr. Keith Taylor said it…

Sustainability keynote to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled
Suzanne Sobotka, policy and research director for a nonprofit advocating for sustainability in transportation called…

Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are…

Inclusive ICR launches free diversity, equity and inclusion assessment for area employers
*This story was originally posted on April 18* Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a…

Matthew 25 opens Cultivate Hope Corner Store in Cedar Rapids
Curtis Odom was happy to buy bacon and a dozen eggs during a quick stop…
Collins Community Credit Union to open new branch in Cedar Rapids
Collins Community Credit Union’s new full-service branch, located at 1800 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids,…

Brewing operations cease at Cedar Rapids Thew Brewing Company
Thew Brewing Company announced Tuesday, April 19, that brewing operations will cease “effective immediately” at…

Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar in Cedar Rapids will close in May
Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar in Cedar Rapids will cease operations on May 8, according…

Cedar Rapids, National Gay Pilots Association to host summer fly-in event
Together with the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Cedar Rapids Tourism Office and the National Gay…

New partnership to help Kirkwood students pursuing tech careers
A new tuition assistance partnership between Kirkwood Community College and the City of Cedar Rapids…

Kirkwood names new VP of continuing education and training services
Kirkwood Community College has named Jasmine Almoayyed as the next Vice President of Continuing Education…

Diversity Straight Up: The voice of the freelancer
In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony…
Diversity Straight Up: The ROI of social leadership
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and…
Diversity Straight Up: The ROI of social leadership
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and…
Latest coronavirus updates, 5/28/20
Ed. note: The CBJ is working hard to keep you up to date on the…