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New McDonald’s planned for northeast Cedar Rapids
Plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant in northeast Cedar Rapids are moving forward. At its meeting this week, the Cedar Rapids City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone properties at 1712 32nd St. NE and 3201…
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GreatAmerica Financial Services has withdrawn its application to establish an industrial bank in Utah.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…
Alliant to plant first Iowa community solar ‘garden’ in Cedar Rapids
Expanding on its goal to attain net-zero carbon emissions from energy generation by 2050, Alliant…
Wolf Carbon Solutions seeks public meetings for proposed liquid carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has requested a series of public informational meetings in five Iowa counties,…
Another $20 million in federal grant money coming to Eastern Iowa Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport will be receiving another $20.4 million for terminal upgrades under the…
Mid-Year Economic Review panelists address top-of-mind topics
A group of panelists addressed a variety of issues at the Corridor Business Journal’s Mid-Year…
Site work under way for NewBo Lofts housing project
Construction is under way on the NewBo Lofts housing development in southeast Cedar Rapids –…
Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead
Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of…
Pending home sales edge 0.7% higher in May
Pending home sales crept higher in May, ending a six-month streak of declines, according to…