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Guaranty Bank redevelopment project gets $10 million-plus state tax credit
The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $10 million-plus state tax credit. The tax credit, totaling $10,534,036, was announced Tuesday, Nov. 18 by the Iowa Economic Development Authority through the Historic…
GALLERY: Bowling is just the beginning at BowlDogs in North Liberty
Bowldogs, the newest bowling alley in North Liberty, offers much more than an hourlong adventure…
Cedar Rapids council approves development agreement for QTS data center project
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after…
Alliant CEO: Cedar Rapids data centers will help enable five-year rate freeze
The advent of several large-scale industrial projects in Cedar Rapids, including two data center developments,…
Panel Q&A: Local leaders offer perspectives at economic forecast event
A panel of local economic leaders offered their perspectives on a variety of issues at…
O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
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…
Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market
A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate office
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning…
