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CIVCO Medical Solutions President Robin Therme (center) readies a giant pair of scissors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the company's new facility on June 6.

GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday

CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson County leaders and stakeholders assembled for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the company’s new headquarters. The 96,000-square-foot facility brings CIVCO’s corporate and manufacturing…

Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors

A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…

Phil Engen Linn County renewable energy amendments

Niermann named UnityPoint East Division COO; Greene named Cedar Rapids market president

UnityPoint Health has appointed Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids President and CEO, as…

Casey Greene Michelle Niermann UnityPoint Health

GALLERY: The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open 2023

The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open invited the region’s top executives out for a day of…

The CBJ's Corridor Executive Open invited the region's top executives out for a day of golf and networking on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

‘Hub of hospitality:’ Coralville turns 150

As the city of Coralville began to grow into the city it is now, it…

A mural commemorating the 150th anniversary of Coralville is seen on the side of Randy’s Flooring at 401 Second St. on July 26. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

UI study shows hemodynamic screening halves risk of death, brain bleed in premature babies

When neonatologists Patrick McNamara and Regan Giesinger started the hemodynamic screening program at the University…

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in July, but remains down from…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer

Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…

Cey Adams

Rezoning plan for Big Cedar Mega Site moving ahead

A rezoning proposal that will make the Big Cedar Mega Site more attractive to potential…

Big Cedar Industrial Center

Van Meter, Savant Wealth Management named to fastest-growing companies list

Cedar Rapids’ Van Meter ranked 3,489 and Savant Wealth Management ranked 4,589 on the 2023…

A driver is pictured in a Van Meter truck. CREDIT VAN METER INC.

Coralville nonprofit director faces potential sanctions

The executive director of a Coralville nonprofit organization that helps immigrants and refugees is facing…

Mike Mbanza, Path of Hope

184 Iowans lose jobs in Yellow Corp. shutdown

A total of 184 Iowans have lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown…

Yellow Corp. shutdown

Young Professionals of Iowa to host annual conference Aug. 25

Young professionals from across the state are invited to convene for a one-day summit in…

GTG Peterbilt’s open house celebrates remodel, 50-year anniversary

GTG Peterbilt in Cedar Rapids had two reasons to celebrate Friday, Aug. 4. An open…

GTG Peterbilt open house 3

Adapt and evolve: The future of the Corridor’s downtown districts

Employers and landlords are edging toward the future of the Corridor’s downtowns. “They’re trying to…

downtown Cedar Rapids

Casey’s to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG…

Casey's General Store