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Business breakfast to recognize local companies, nonprofits
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host its annual “Good Morning Cedar Rapids” business breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids. The event, set for 7-9:30 a.m., will present BRAVO awards to three businesses and…
Mercy Auxiliary kicks off holiday season with Mistletoe Market
Mercy Auxiliary will host its 11th annual Mistletoe Market from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
Existing home sales plunge to 13-year low
Existing home sales in September fell to lowest level since October 2010 as limited inventory…
The Lodge receives first short term rental permit in Amana
Lace Lodging in Amana, Iowa, has been purchased by Cedar Prairie LLC, a property management…
Mercy IC announces University of Iowa as best bid, seeks approval
Mercy Iowa City and the University of Iowa announced Friday, Oct. 27, that after additional…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns highest recognition in Iowa for digital excellence
Mercy Medical Center has been awarded 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a…
Historic ‘Blue Bridge’ finds new home at Indian Creek Nature Center
The historic Bertram Road “Blue Bridge,” which stood over Indian Creek for 146 years, is…
MEDCO releases Marion Community Index for third quarter of 2023
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third…
HallMar Village hosting ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony
Mercy Medical Center, in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), will celebrate the opening…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…
Orchestra Iowa hires Aspen Leadership Group for CEO search
Orchestra Iowa’s board of directors has hired Aspen Leadership Group (ALG) to perform a national…
Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
JCPenney signs lease extension at Westdale Town Center
JCPenney has signed a lease extension at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids, officials with…
Iowa River Landing welcoming four new businesses
Iowa River Landing continues to grow and expand its shopping options, with more additions joining…
Eastern Iowa Airport breaks September passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had a record month in September, breaking the previous September…
GoDaddy completes another round of layoffs; company mum on specifics
GoDaddy has apparently instituted another round of layoffs, but a corporate spokesperson has declined to…
