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Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in Cedar Rapids, as the company finalizes the discontinuation of its intercity bus service. The layoffs, effective Oct. 18, include five employees at the Burlington Trailways…
Raising Cane’s opening in Cedar Rapids in January
Raising Cane’s has relaunched plans to develop a new restaurant location along Collins Road in…
Tower Cafe opening in Alliant Energy tower
A new restaurant, Tower Cafe, is opening Friday, Aug. 5 on the street level of…
United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022
United Fire Group (UFG) on Aug. 4 reported a UFG net loss for the second…
GreatAmerica withdraws industrial bank application
GreatAmerica Financial Services has withdrawn its application to establish an industrial bank in Utah. The…
Iowa City real estate weekly trend: Higher prices, lower pending sales
Weekly trends in Iowa City real estate sales for the week ending July 30 were…
Linn County commission recommends Duane Arnold Solar rezoning
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a renewable energy overlay…
Cedar Run expanding, times two
For many businesses, a single expansion project comprises a major undertaking. Cedar Run Pet Boarding…
Ingredion union workers out on strike
Union workers with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 100 went…
New facility planned for Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor
The Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor will cap off a $9 million capital…
Earnings, profit up substantially for ADM in second quarter
Strong revenue figures drove ADM to dramatic increases in net earnings and operating profit for…
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…
