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Cedar Rapids Walmart Supercenter unveils remodel with ribbon-cutting event
The Walmart Supercenter at 3601 29th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids will unveil its first major remodel since opening in 1999 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 23. The 205,000-square-foot store has undergone significant renovations over the…
Two Cedar Rapids venues ranked as top selling venues worldwide
McGrath Amphitheatre and Paramount Theatre are among the best-selling venues in the world, according to…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital partners with Cal’s Angels
Cal’s Angels, an Illinois-based pediatric cancer nonprofit, announced Thursday a partnership with the University of…
Groundbreaking today begins improvements to Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids officials and community partners celebrated a milestone today, breaking ground to begin construction…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2021. The…
Downtown I.C. debuts new public art installation – ‘You Belong Here’
On Friday, Downtown Iowa City will turn on the lights to its latest public art…
Cedar Rapids hires first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager
Elizabeth Buch has been hired to serve at the City of Cedar Rapids’ first Diversity,…
Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm
Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…
Xtream Arena to host the Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Coralville on Jan. 12 as part of their newly…
IC Ped Mall playground design finalized
After reviewing public input and agreeing to an updated concept, the Iowa City Parks and…
Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program
The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…
MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report
The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…
Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’
The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in…
Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up…
Facebook whistleblower revealed as Iowa City native
Facebook is prioritizing its own profit incentives over the well-being and safety of society-at-large, claims…
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the…
