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Cedar Rapids Planning Commission declines to recommend rezoning request for proposed McDonald’s along Mount Vernon Road
After hearing concerns from several neighborhood residents about noise, traffic and other issues, the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday, Dec. 4 to not recommend a rezoning request for a proposed new McDonald’s restaurant along Mount Vernon Road SE.…
Two new warehouse projects to bring jobs, development opportunities to Cedar Rapids
A pair of new warehouse development projects in southwest Cedar Rapids are expected to bring…
Sears store redevelopment to include ‘national retailer,’ outdoor sports field
The redevelopment of the former Sears store in Cedar Rapids, including a portion for an…
Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant
Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…
Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market
A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate office
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning…
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…
Cedar Rapids officials ‘actively pursuing’ new grocer for former First Avenue Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids leaders are “actively pursuing” a Kansas City-area “price-impact grocer,” about operating a new…
Alliant Energy ‘on-sourcing’ Iowa call center operations to InnoSource
Alliant Energy officials say the company is “on-sourcing” its Iowa-based call center operations to InnoSource,…
Appliance Plus plans ribbon-cutting for new Marion location
Appliance Plus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newest location in Marion on Thursday,…
Collins Aerospace gets $19 million contract to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system
Collins Aerospace has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip…
