derecho
Plans for affordable housing project at former MAC site resurface
A developer is reviving plans for an affordable housing complex on the former site of a fitness club in southwest Cedar Rapids. At its meeting Jan. 9, the Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing financial support for…
Loyal to Local campaign encourages local shopping
A new grassroots campaign, Loyal to Local, will launch Nov. 16 to increase support of…
Lumber prices threaten to stall state’s homebuilding market
Home construction and remodeling have been among the bright spots of 2020’s bleak pandemic economy…
Mediacom issues $5.7M in credits following derecho
Utility wires stand damaged after the Aug. 10 derecho. CREDIT KCRG By CBJ News Staff…
Mediacom issues $5.7M in credits following derecho
Utility wires stand damaged after the Aug. 10 derecho. CREDIT KCRG By CBJ News Staff…
August’s derecho leaves storage, quality problems for Iowa farmers
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The aftermath of the Aug. 10 derecho will continue through the…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set to close Saturday
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Cedar Rapids CREDIT: KCRG-TV9 By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The FEMA Disaster…
Media lessons from the derecho
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate When you study each generation’s “where were you…
General Mills project sends positive signal
CBJ Editorial An award of tax incentives for General Mills in Cedar Rapids by the…
CR asks businesses to complete storm loss questionnaire
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] In response to the business impacts of the Aug. 10…
Businesses face fall without Hawkeye football
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Still reeling from the one-two-three blow of a crippling pandemic, a…
Federal disaster assistance extended to 10 Iowa counties
Homeowners and renters in 10 more Iowa counties may now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance…
Replacing our ‘flyover’ image
CBJ Editorial The derecho that ravaged much of the Corridor, especially Cedar Rapids and Marion,…
MEDCO launches loan program for businesses
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Marion Economic Development Corp. has partnered with three community banks…
Duane Arnold to stay shuttered following derecho
An aerial view of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, with the cooling towers…
Project ReConnect aims to bring power back to customers
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] In the wake of the Aug. 10 derecho, a community…
