Richard Pratt
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking to block the commission’s consideration of a Linn County...
Two new warehouse projects to bring jobs, development opportunities to Cedar Rapids
A pair of new warehouse development projects in southwest Cedar Rapids are expected to bring dozens of new jobs – and new economic development...
Sears store redevelopment to include ‘national retailer,’ outdoor sports field
The redevelopment of the former Sears store in Cedar Rapids, including a portion for an outdoor “all-purpose competition sports field,” is moving forward.
At its...
Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant
Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar Rapids, marking the latest chapter in a series of...
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears...
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, with a redevelopment...
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in response to the petition seeking to block the Iowa...
Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market
A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a proposed new Cedar Rapids casino complex on that market...
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement a new set of regulations governing the construction of...
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate...
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning an $11 million redevelopment of the former Wells Fargo...