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Design Engineers opens new office in Ankeny
Design Engineers, a Cedar Rapids-based mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology (MEPT) engineering firm, has opened a new office in Ankeny, expanding its presence in the Greater Des Moines metro area. The Ankeny location marks Design Engineers’ third office and is…
Former F&M Bank executives fined by Federal Reserve for mishandling customer information
Three former F&M Bank executives were fined by the Federal Reserve Board for mishandling of…
Hiawatha council approves new hotel feasibility study
A new study will be conducted to assess the feasibility of attracting a hotel or…
‘We’re over the moon’: TCR to present regional premiere of ‘Waitress’ this summer
Theatre Cedar Rapids took a big chance, and it’s now paid off in a big…
Kiteville brings budget-conscious extended-stay model to Cedar Rapids
Kiteville, a company focused on no-frills, extended-stay accommodations, has opened its first Iowa location at…
Belltower Lofts project at former Marion Methodist Church again moving forward
After a series of revisions and assorted delays, the Belltower Lofts redevelopment project for the…
Harbor Freight Tools expected to open at former Bed Bath & Beyond in Cedar Rapids
Harbor Freight Tools is expected to open a second Cedar Rapids location soon in the…
Plans for affordable housing project at former MAC site resurface
A developer is reviving plans for an affordable housing complex on the former site of…
Planning Commission recommends rezoning for addition to Big Cedar Industrial Center
A rezoning request for a substantial addition to the Big Cedar Industrial Center is on…
Dows Farm ‘agri-community’ project set to begin this spring
Development work is finally set to begin on the long-planned and oft-discussed Dows Farm “agri-community.”…
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickle Palace nears public opening
The long-awaited full opening of the Pickle Palace in downtown Cedar Rapids is imminent. After…
CBJ Newsmakers: Tower Terrace Road project path remains unclear
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Transamerica, Tata partnership ‘wasn’t working for either party’
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: New Steindler clinic eyes 2025 completion
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: State IEDA board awards $1.85 million grant for Collins Aerospace expansion
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Westdale’s rebirth nearly complete
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
