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EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 24 at an event hosted jointly by 1 Million Cups’ Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chapters at the Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher. ““EntreFEST is…
Linn supervisors postpone first vote on hazardous pipelines setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 postponed their first consideration of an…
Ingredion strike part of growing national trend
With a union strike against the Ingredion plant in Cedar Rapids nearing the end of…
Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale…
Linn supervisors to consider ordinance on setbacks from hazardous material pipelines
A proposed Linn County ordinance primarily designed to regulate setbacks from pipelines carrying hazardous materials…
NewBoCo annual meeting highlights entrepreneurial spirit
As one of the featured speakers at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) annual meeting,…
BAE Systems’ facility latest chapter in Cedar Rapids’ reputation as tech leader
A $137 million capital investment; 800 on-site employees; 278,000 square feet on 32.5 acres. More…
Final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization set to begin
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is preparing to embark on the final, and costliest, chapter…
NAHB: Patios continue to substitute for decks on new homes
The share of new homes with patios increased nationwide for the sixth year in a…
‘Brave New Work’ author: Embrace change
Most workplace practices are inherited from generations past, but in the face of changing circumstances,…
CRST plans to close driver training academy by year’s end
Freight transport company CRST will be closing their Cedar Rapids-based North American Driver Training Academy…
Cedar Rapids council approves plan to renovate Colonial Centre building for affordable housing
In the wake of a now-abandoned plan to turn the former Colonial Centre building in…
Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023
A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…
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…
