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Benefits, concerns raised at public information meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart
From water usage and environmental concerns to economic impact and job creation, local residents shared their views Thursday night, Nov. 13 at an informational meeting hosted by the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on the proposed restart of the Duane Arnold…
GALLERY: Music151 brings new music supply options to Fairfax
A Fairfax musical operation that’s been operated virtually for much of its six-year history has…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance looks to build on success
In many ways, 2023 was among the most successful years in the 13-year history of…
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…
