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Hiawatha leaders hail Igram Village as ‘monumental development’
Hiawatha leaders hailed the Igram Village project as a “monumental development” in the city’s history at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, Oct. 8. “This project represents much more than just the construction of new homes,” Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson said…
Niermann named UnityPoint East Division COO; Greene named Cedar Rapids market president
UnityPoint Health has appointed Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids President and CEO, as…
Rezoning plan for Big Cedar Mega Site moving ahead
A rezoning proposal that will make the Big Cedar Mega Site more attractive to potential…
184 Iowans lose jobs in Yellow Corp. shutdown
A total of 184 Iowans have lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown…
GTG Peterbilt’s open house celebrates remodel, 50-year anniversary
GTG Peterbilt in Cedar Rapids had two reasons to celebrate Friday, Aug. 4. An open…
Linn County approves $100,001 ARPA grant to Uptown Marion’s Central Plaza project
The $7.3 million Central Plaza redevelopment project in Uptown Marion received a financial boost this…
Crab House seafood restaurant coming to Westdale Town Center
The Crab House, a new seafood restaurant, is set to open later this year in…
Cedar Rapids council approves lower membership fee with Metro Economic Alliance
In the wake of a request by Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell last month to…
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…
