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Two Hotel at Kirkwood Center employees earn statewide honors

Two employees at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center received recognition at the Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2025 Iowa Hospitality Showcase, held recently at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Catering Sales Manager Ande Long was named to the 40 Women…

Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is hearing up to launch its JA BizTown mobile tour this spring.

ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation

The Iowa City Community School District is ramping up a project-based learning initiative to introduce…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Iowa City Council says ‘yes’ to rezoning ACT campus

A plan to rezone approximately 48.6 acres of the ACT campus in Iowa City can…

A map of the proposed rezoning area includes 49 acres north of Scott Boulevard and east of Dodge Street.

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy finds new home at former Cedar Rapids school building

Leaders of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy had been searching for a place to consolidate…

Executive Director Heather Wagner is shown Jan. 16 at one of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's current buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids. CREDIT Cindy Hadish

Gov. Reynolds announces $3.4 Million in Registered Apprenticeship Grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $3.4 million in Registered Apprenticeship grants to assist school…

Kim Reynolds ABI conference

CBJ Newsmakers: ACT’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

The entrance of ACT's campus, on the corner of ACT Place and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa enhances student experience with 3DE

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is ramping up efforts to implement its new learning model,…

Christine Landa, president of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, addresses a room of local business and education leaders.

Horizons, Bankers Trust partner for free homebuyer education programs

Horizons and Bankers Trust, Iowa’s largest privately-owned bank, are partnering to address a need for…

Horizons CEO Mike Barnhart

CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…

Kelly Ortberg Rockwell Collins Boeing

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50k to support first-generation Cedar Rapids students

A $50,000 grant provided by Aegon Transamerica Foundation is helping to improve access to higher…

Mali Kituza of Jefferson High School (left) and Amari Rogel of Washington High School (right) pose with their award amounts.

Crystal Group, Buena Vista University form educational partnership

Through a new partnership with Buena Vista University, Crystal Group, Inc. is broadening educational benefits…

Crystal Group

University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business

The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

Black excellence: The Academy celebrates 35 years of uplifting African American students

When Ruth White founded The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, she didn’t think it…

The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success inspires students in elementary, middle and high school to reach for their academic goals. CREDIT THE ACADEMY SPS

Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose consider ‘strategic combination’

“We are better together,” said Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, as that…

Mount mercy

Kirkwood to offer new cybersecurity and compliance program

Kirkwood Community College will be offering a new Cybersecurity and Compliance program starting this fall.…

Kirkwood Community College