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Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling referendum during a judicial review hearing Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging the ballot language in that referendum – and the subsequent issuance of a gaming…
Supply chain issues, Russia withdrawal hampers Whirlpool sales, earnings
Citing the company’s exit from Russia and ongoing supply chain issues, Whirlpool reported a decline…
Cedar Rapids council rejects appeal of Kestrel Heights plat approval
The Cedar Rapids City Council has rejected an appeal of the City Planning Commission’s approval…
Heartland Express reports record results for 2022 second quarter
Heartland Express, based in North Liberty, reported strong financial results July 25 for the second…
Collins Aerospace drives Raytheon earnings growth in second quarter
Despite a decline in military and aerospace sales volume, Raytheon Technologies on July 26 reported…
Second hotel under construction at Westdale Town Center
Construction is underway on a second hotel at the Westdale Town Center. Todd Nelson, executive…
IEDA awards $9 million grant for Cedar Rapids reinvestment
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has given final approval to a grant to support…
NextEra Energy reports increased net income, earnings
NextEra Energy, the Florida-based co-owner of the now-shuttered Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo and…
Central Furniture Rescue relieved to find long-term location
For an organization dedicated to helping its formerly-homeless clients with basic home supplies and furnishings…
What’s next for business travel?
The travel industry has seen a dramatic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a near-record…
GreatAmerica withdraws industrial bank application
GreatAmerica Financial Services has withdrawn its application to establish an industrial bank in Utah. The…
Planning commission approves Kestrel Heights housing development in Cedar Rapids
Plans for a new 89-unit single-family housing development near the Rompot neighborhood and Cargill’s new…
Utilities Board sets public meetings for Wolf Carbon CO2 pipeline proposal
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved a series of six public informational meetings requested by…
First phase of Prairie Landing housing development launches
The first phase of the Prairie Landing housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids was officially…
Nearly three in five Realtors say limited inventory kept clients from buying homes in 2021
Amid a persistent housing supply crunch, 57% of Realtors cited a lack of inventory as…
Cedar Rapids to purchase office building for police annex
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday, July 12 to move…
