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New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side
As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for the new AC by Marriott hotel in Kingston Yard as the latest chapter in the ongoing renaissance of the west-side Cedar Rapids neighborhood. “If you…
Training solar energy’s future workforce
It’s no secret that renewable energy generation has experienced exponential growth despite rising costs for…
Red Star Yeast ribbon-cutting marks addition of new fermenter
Red Star Yeast officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, March 31 to mark the construction…
GoDaddy ends Empower entrepreneur partnership with Jane Boyd
A five-year entrepreneur development partnership between GoDaddy and the Jane Boyd Community House, designed to…
General Mills posts flat sales, slight profit decline for third quarter
General Mills, which operates a food production facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported sales essentially…
Return to the office?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside in both case numbers and hospitalizations, many Corridor…
Tips to support anxious employees returning to the office
The COVID-19 omicron wave is receding, so many employers have announced plans to reopen offices…
From computers to smoked meats
Tim Sines worked as a computer systems engineer for more than two decades. But there…
Iowa Utilities Board sets partial review schedule for Duane Arnold Solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has formally accepted the applications for a pair of utility-scale solar…
Another 61 workers to be cut in May at Duane Arnold Energy Center
NextEra Energy Resources will be cutting another 61 workers in May at the Duane Arnold…
Corridor businesses respond to Russia-Ukraine conflict
Several businesses and industries with operations in the Corridor have issued official statements and responses…
A fresh look at regional economic development
The development of a new roadmap for economic development in East Central Iowa took the…
A legal boost for the LGBTQ community
Members of the LGBTQ community routinely face many daunting legal challenges, from housing and workplace…
Marion mayor: City’s brightest days lie ahead
As the third fastest-growing city in Iowa and the 13th largest city overall, Marion has…
GoDaddy sets revenue record for 2021 fourth quarter; EPS up nearly 30%
GoDaddy reported record revenue Thursday for the fourth quarter of 2021, buoyed by a strong…
Casey’s reports strong increases in total revenue, earnings
Casey’s General Stores reported dramatic increases in total revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS)…
