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How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international trade negotiations. In basic terms, a tariff is a tax on the import of a good from another country, and is usually paid by 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…
Earl’s Chill & Grill opens in Marion
The owners of a new ice cream shop on the north side of Marion say…
Robins Landing construction set to begin soon
More than a year in the making, construction of the expansive Robins Landing mixed-use development…
ProCircular CEO Aaron Warner named 2022 TLC Entrepreneur of the Year
A lot of people claim to love their jobs, especially when they’re being interviewed by…
Former Transamerica site sold in auction
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids has been sold, following a three-day online…
King’s Ready-Mix strike resolved
UPDATED: The strike against Cedar Rapids concrete supplier King’s Ready-Mix has been resolved, according to…
Fed Chicago president: Inflation ‘clearly too high’
Aggressive action is needed to bring surging inflation under control, and that action will likely…
Former ad executive, Steve Erickson, tackles first children’s book
What’s a 40-year veteran of the advertising world to do when he retires? In Steve…
Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Sub-Zero facility
Updated June 17 The Iowa Economic Development Authority unanimously approved Sub-Zero Group Inc.’s financial incentive…
University of Iowa suing contractors over Children’s Hospital windows
The University of Iowa is filing a lawsuit against a pair of contractors regarding defective…
Auction set for former Transamerica site in Cedar Rapids
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids is going up for auction later this…
Pasta of the Prairie makes pasta with a twist
When thinking of Iowa’s top agricultural products, flavor-infused pasta probably wouldn’t be the first item…