1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (228+ words) Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), a national automotive repair franchise, announced the official opening of its first Cedar Rapids location on Monday, March 30. The new shop, 3740 Westdale Pkwy SW, is owned and operated by local residents Lance and Gina Shaver. The…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (350+ words) The five flavors of KIsmet Kombucha, now being produced by MIllstream Brewing Co. of Amana. CREDIT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO. Millstream Brewing Co., based in Amana, has acquired Kismet Kombucha, adding the small-batch kombucha brand to a portfolio that already includes…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (238+ words) Award winners at the Iowa Wine Growers Association's 2026 conference included (L-R) Terry Bockenstedt, Mark Germany (accepting on behalf of William Wyant), Dalton Lubben, Judy Lubben, and Richard & Rene' White. CREDIT IOWA WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION Lubben Vineyards & Wines took home two…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (229+ words) Relish the Region, a new tasting event celebrating the culinary and cocktail creativity of area restaurants, will hold its inaugural event Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a special VIP preview beginning at 5 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids....

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (89+ words) Mark Ironside is a busy man of many talents'Corridor Business Journal Mark Ironside is a busy man of many talents Who is Mark Ironside? Well, Mr. Ironside was a two-time national champion wrestler at the University of Iowa, a four-time…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (185+ words) Pancheros Mexican Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Mex Midwest, a seasoned restaurant development group, to expand its presence across the Midwest. The agreement includes plans to open three new Pancheros locations. Two new restaurants are slated to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (599+ words) Marty Lenss, director of the Eastern Iowa Airport, speaks during a special Cedar Rapids Airport Commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, regarding Alliant Energy's proposal for a natural gas power plant just west of the airport. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT Eastern Iowa Airport…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (374+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa " Deja Brew at The Pines, a new venture featuring a scratch-made bakery, coffee creations and energy drinks, will open for business Monday, March 23. The location features a drive-thru and is at The Pines Pizza and Pub, 4100 River…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (187+ words) Ernst names Hands Jewelers small business of the week'Corridor Business Journal Ernst names Hands Jewelers small business of the week RED OAK, Iowa " U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced Monday that Hands Jewelers of Johnson County is her Small Business of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (169+ words) Cedar Rapids Public Library seeks artist for grand opening exhibit at new Busse Branch.Corridor Business Journal Cedar Rapids Public Library seeks artist for grand opening exhibit at new Busse Branch. The Cedar Rapids Public Library is seeking an artist…...