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Inside Cedar Crossing: Latest construction photos and updated renderings
On course. On time. On target. That was the message Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, as the developers of the Cedar Crossing casino in northwest Cedar Rapids provided a construction update for members of the media. Kim Pang, vice president of…
Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor…
Marion airport won’t close after city finds runway buyer
A buyer has been landed for the runway property at the Marion Airport, moving the…
Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…
Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management
Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support…
New neighborhood grocery could be coming to Wellington Heights
A new, small-scale grocery store could be coming to a Wellington Heights building that housed…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
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…
TAURA expansion at IFF Cedar Rapids facility is ‘significant milestone’
As International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) evaluated possible sites for its first TAURA fruit ingredient…
Ashley Vanorny: Multiple avenues of influence
Ashley Vanorny sees her influence manifesting in a variety of areas. As the second-youngest person…
Crystal Hall: Early childhood champion, passion for service
Throughout her career — including 17 years as senior director at the Young Parents Network…
The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…
Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University…
Rezoning for new Tractor Supply store in Cedar Rapids draws concerns from neighboring property owners
A new Tractor Supply store is being planned in southwest Cedar Rapids, but some neighboring…
Radix Recovery will address all phases of substance abuse recovery
For executive director Jacob Christenson, the launch of Radix Recovery, the Corridor’s newest substance abuse…
CRBT celebrates opening of new office building
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust leaders and community supporters gathered Thursday, April 3 for a…
