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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…
GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors
It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…
How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international…
Google to invest another $7 billion in Iowa in next two years
Google will invest an additional $7 billion across Iowa in the next two years, primarily…
Cedar Rapids developing strategic parking plan
A strategic parking plan is being developed to assess parking needs in Cedar Rapids’ core…
New snow equipment facility coming to Eastern Iowa Airport
A new facility will be built at the Eastern Iowa Airport to house and maintain…
Hiawatha HUB development project canceled
Development of the HUB, a project that originally promised to bring dozens of new housing…
With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…
CRST president, CEO Mike Gannon discusses trucking company’s past, present and future
It’s become a tradition of sorts for CRST to be named the Corridor Business Journal’s…
Zoning approved for 92-unit Cedar Rapids housing complex near Williams Boulevard, Highway 30
A new 92-unit apartment housing complex is in the works at a highly-visible site near…
Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor…
Marion airport won’t close after city finds runway buyer
A buyer has been landed for the runway property at the Marion Airport, moving the…
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…
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…
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…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
