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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…
ESOPs forge company legacies
For Daniel Goldstein, the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) business operations go far…
Lori Sundberg to retire in 2023 as Kirkwood Community College president
Lori Sundberg has submitted her letter of intent to retire as Kirkwood Community College president.…
BAE Systems dedicates new Cedar Rapids facility, touts ‘long-term commitment’ to Corridor
The completion of BAE Systems’ new $139 million manufacturing facility in southwest Cedar Rapids represents…
ICAD celebrates successes, looks to reimagined future
If the past two years have brought any progress in economic development, it’s that a…
New age-restricted housing development coming to northeast Cedar Rapids
A new four-story, age-restricted housing development is on its way to a northeast Cedar Rapids…
Fong’s Pizza closing Cedar Rapids location Nov. 5
Fong’s Pizza is permanently closing its Cedar Rapids location in the NewBo neighborhood Nov. 5.…
Plans developing for new west side library in Cedar Rapids
A new west side public library in Cedar Rapids is one step closer to becoming…
Pho House Vietnamese restaurant opening Oct. 29 in The Fountains
The owners of Mai Pho in southwest Cedar Rapids will soon be opening a second…
Proposal would merge Iowa City Area Business Partnership, Iowa City Area Development Group
The leaders of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
IUB sets new public meetings for Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
The Iowa Utilities Board has set a new round of public informational meetings for a…
Durham: State’s livability a key economic marketing tool
Iowa Economic Development Director Debi Durham says she and her team travel the state about…
Linn County enacts three-month solar moratorium
A minimum three-month moratorium is now in place for consideration of new utility-scale solar or…
New affordable housing project proposed in Cedar Rapids
A new 44-unit affordable housing project could be on the horizon on the fringes of…
Collins Community Credit Union lays off 38 employees
Collins Community Credit Union has laid off 38 employees. According to a Worker Adjustment and…
Marion library soft opening officially slated for Nov. 10
The new Marion Public Library is now set for a “soft opening” on Thursday, Nov.…
