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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 the projected addition of 312 new jobs. The project will serve as an expansion of the existing $140 million, 600,000-square-foot plant, which is set for…

Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July

Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…

https://irgc.iowa.gov/linn-county-application-process

Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management

Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support…

Jessica Boyle-Roberts Northwestern Mutual

New neighborhood grocery could be coming to Wellington Heights

A new, small-scale grocery store could be coming to a Wellington Heights building that housed…

Wellington Heights grocery proposal

Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’

As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…

Steve Sovern LightLine groundbreaking

New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side

As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for…

Ben Kinseth AC by Marriott

TAURA expansion at IFF Cedar Rapids facility is ‘significant milestone’

As International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) evaluated possible sites for its first TAURA fruit ingredient…

Joe Kilburg TAURA IFF groundbreaking

Ashley Vanorny: Multiple avenues of influence

Ashley Vanorny sees her influence manifesting in a variety of areas. As the second-youngest person…

Ashley Vanorny

Crystal Hall: Early childhood champion, passion for service

Throughout her career — including 17 years as senior director at the Young Parents Network…

Crystal Hall

The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon

The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…

Julie Parisi State of the District

Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan

Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University…

Sal Khan Khan Academy

Rezoning for new Tractor Supply store in Cedar Rapids draws concerns from neighboring property owners

A new Tractor Supply store is being planned in southwest Cedar Rapids, but some neighboring…

Tractor Supply site Williams Boulevard

Radix Recovery will address all phases of substance abuse recovery

For executive director Jacob Christenson, the launch of Radix Recovery, the Corridor’s newest substance abuse…

Radix Recovery executive director Jacob Christenson is shown outside the clinic’s outpatient facility at the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

CRBT celebrates opening of new office building

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust leaders and community supporters gathered Thursday, April 3 for a…

Larry Helling James Klein CRBT new facility

Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding

Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31…

Mari Hunt Wassink Black Earth Produce Iowa food assistance funding

VIDEOS, GALLERY: Steindler Orthopedic opens new facility as clinic celebrates 75th anniversary

The opening of the new Steindler Orthopedic building in North Liberty is an ideal way…

Steindler Orthopedics exterior