Richard Pratt's stories
Redevelopment of former Marion public library site moving ahead
A redevelopment plan for the former site of the Marion Public Library is officially moving forward. The Marion City Council approved a development agreement Thursday, March 5 for the site at 1095 Sixth Ave., which city leaders see as a…
CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings
Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…
NAHB: More than 200,000 construction jobs added in past year
Year over year, construction sector jobs in the United States increased by 248,000 in the…
Linn supervisors tab Zumbach as new chair
Louie Zumbach has been appointed to chair the Linn County Board of Supervisors for the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Rapids council propels First and First project forward
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Return to the office?
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: State committee approves Steindler application for North Liberty ambulatory surgery center
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Future of military GPS rising in Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Cedar Rapids council OKs action plan for Westdale area
Cedar Rapids city leaders say the city council’s approval of a new action plan for…
General Mills earnings, revenue beat estimates for second quarter
General Mills reported earnings and revenue for the second quarter of their fiscal year Dec.…
CBJ Newsmakers: Linn supervisors approve first reading of Coggon Solar rezoning ordinance
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Ingredion union leader: Strike resolution not likely before year’s end
Barring an unexpected breakthrough, it now appears that 2022 will end without resolution of a…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
