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Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895 annually for the next five years. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to improve retention and graduation rates for students who…
Cedar Rapids council approves first reading of country club tennis court ordinance
A controversial proposal for a new outdoor tennis facility at the Cedar Rapids Country Club,…
Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed
A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…
New senior living complex coming to Hiawatha
A new 40-unit senior living complex is on its way to the west side of…
Tower Terrace Road project again denied federal RAISE grant
Area leaders are once again pondering their next steps after learning that for the fourth…
A new chapter for CBJ’s all-time fastest growing company
The past few years have brought extraordinary success and explosive growth to BLX Expedited Carriers…
Trucking leaders: Yellow shutdown a significant blow, but industry resilient
The president of the Iowa Motor Truck Association said Tuesday the shutdown of Yellow Corp.…
Slager Appliances opening new store in Cedar Rapids
Slager Appliances is opening a new store at the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar…
Cedar Rapids leaders look to redefine relationship with Metro Economic Alliance
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell says it’s time to redefine the city’s relationship with the…
Vernon to step down as The District executive director
As Monica Vernon’s tenure as executive director of The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia…
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant adding second location in Cedar Rapids
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant is adding a second location at the Westdale Town Center in southwest…
Integrated Connection named Fastest Growing Company, again
For the second consecutive year, Integrated Connection LLC in Cedar Rapids has been recognized as…
Cedar Rapids Marriott reflagged as Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids
The hotel formerly known as the Cedar Rapids Marriott has officially been reflagged as the…
Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City closes
The Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood is closed indefinitely, according to an online…
Cedar Rapids council tables vote on modified country club tennis plan
Cedar Rapids Country Club leaders will have to wait for a city council decision on…
New St. Luke’s Marion ER to address growing patient volume
Officials say a new UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital emergency room facility in Marion…
