Richard Pratt's stories
U.S. Bank building sale offers challenging, exciting opportunity
The sale of the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Cedar Rapids, and its associated properties, is an exciting but challenging opportunity – for the right developer, according to the property’s owner. “This property is really prime for redevelopment,” said…
The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…
Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University…
Rezoning for new Tractor Supply store in Cedar Rapids draws concerns from neighboring property owners
A new Tractor Supply store is being planned in southwest Cedar Rapids, but some neighboring…
Radix Recovery will address all phases of substance abuse recovery
For executive director Jacob Christenson, the launch of Radix Recovery, the Corridor’s newest substance abuse…
CRBT celebrates opening of new office building
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust leaders and community supporters gathered Thursday, April 3 for a…
Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding
Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31…
VIDEOS, GALLERY: Steindler Orthopedic opens new facility as clinic celebrates 75th anniversary
The opening of the new Steindler Orthopedic building in North Liberty is an ideal way…
COVID-19 and health care: How have we changed?
From a medical perspective, COVID-19 is not the public health care emergency it was five…
Marion trying again to find buyer for airport runway
The city of Marion is making another attempt to find a buyer for the city-owned…
Judge denies request for stay in Linn County casino license case
A district court judge has denied a request for a stay on the Iowa Racing…
Marion mayor AbouAssaly touts progress in annual ‘State of the City’ address
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly began his annual “State of the City” address Tuesday, March 11…
Downtown Cedar Rapids SSMID 2025 initiatives set to enhance vibrancy, connectivity
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has announced a series of transformative…
Four new gates opened at Eastern Iowa Airport
The latest portion of the modernization project at the Eastern Iowa Airport is now complete,…
‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core
This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…
Iowa Business of Women’s Sports panelists: ‘The time is now’ to capitalize on growth
Generational superstars like Caitlin Clark have spurred an explosive increase in the relevance of women’s…
