Richard Pratt's stories
Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard expands north with mixed-use development
With the recent opening of the city-owned Kingston Yard parking ramp and the pending completion of the AC by Marriott Hotel, the first phase of the Kingston Yard development is nearing completion. Now, Joe Ahmann says, it’s time to expand…
UPDATE: VASA Fitness expects to open new location this fall in former Collins Road Hy-Vee store
The former Hy-Vee store on Collins Road in northeast Cedar Rapids is being repurposed as…
Whirlpool Amana plant to shut down next week to ‘manage production’
The Whirlpool plant in Middle Amana will be shut down next week to “manage production,”…
The Purple Wagon, Frankie P’s moving to former Maid-Rite building in Uptown Marion
One of Marion’s newest businesses is moving soon – to one of Uptown Marion’s most…
Westdale Town Center surpasses $100 million valuation, seeks potential buyers
As the owner of the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar Rapids explores a potential…
UPDATE: ‘Core’ mixed-use project expected to propel development of downtown presence in Hiawatha
Hiawatha officials are hoping plans for the “The Core,” a mixed-use development planned near the…
Alliant seeks IUC decision on Linn County natural gas power plant by December
Alliant Energy is asking for a decision from the Iowa Utilities Commission by December on…
Sub-Zero announces $196.3 million expansion of Cedar Rapids facility
Sub-Zero announced a $196.3 million expansion of its Cedar Rapids facility Tuesday, April 28, including…
Proposal would repurpose former Principal building in downtown Cedar Rapids into residential, commercial spaces
Local developer Steve Emerson is seeking Cedar Rapids financial incentives to repurpose the former Principal…
Cedar Rapids’ Executive Aero Club helps private pilots be ready for takeoff
As Matthew Gunderson sees it, the newly-formed Executive Aero Club is not simply a members-only…
QTS data center project will put Cedar Rapids on ‘cutting edge,’ leaders say after site tour
The massive QTS data center campus now under construction on the south edge of Cedar…
Area residents raise more concerns about proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant in Linn County
A number of area residents expressed concerns about Alliant Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant…
Mercy Medical Center agrees to $14.8 million payment for violating OIG civil penalties law
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has agreed to a $14.8 million payment to the…
Duane Arnold temporary training center opens in Hiawatha
It isn’t the actual control room of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, but the training…
Plans emerge for new Gateway Lofts mixed-use development in New Bohemia
A new mixed-use development is taking shape in the New Bohemia district in southeast Cedar…
Duane Arnold licensing bundle could be issued by January 2028
A licensing bundle that would pave the way for the restart of the Duane Arnold…
