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Alliant community solar garden 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…

Dr. Keith Taylor

Sustainability keynote to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled

Suzanne Sobotka, policy and research director for a nonprofit advocating for sustainability in transportation called…

Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference

Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference

Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are…

Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

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…

ICR Iowa

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,…

Collins Community Credit Union’s new full-service branch

Brewing operations cease at Cedar Rapids Thew Brewing Company

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

Thew Brewing Company has ceased brewing operations.

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…

A plate of food at Popoli Ristorante

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…