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Tariffs in the spotlight: Corridor firms address concerns, possible approaches
If there’s one point of certainty about the status of U.S. tariffs with foreign nations, it’s that nothing is certain. Since the notion of increasing tariffs was first floated during the 2024 presidential campaign, the extent, magnitude and details have…
Together We Achieve awarded $100,000 in Grand Impact event
Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit Together We Achieve has been awarded $100,000 as part of the second annual…
Commission advances rezoning for new Dunkin’ at former Western Fraternal Life building
The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has advanced a rezoning proposal that would transform the former…
Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle
Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…
Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council
Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…
More vendors announced at South District Market
Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…
Van Meter’s Lura McBride leads by inspiring, connecting with others
Lura McBride’s passion is infectious. It’s a high-energy aura, a magnetism common to people who’ve…
Interstate 380 widening, new Highway 151 interchange included in Iowa DOT project draft
A draft of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s improvement program for fiscal years 2024 to…
UI Carver College receives $28 million clinical research grant
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has secured a seven-year, $28 million Clinical…
Cedar Rapids council endorses Conveyor Engineering expansion plan
The Cedar Rapids City Council has approved financial support for a planned $5 million expansion…
Johnson Co. greenhouse gas inventory finds decreased emissions
Johnson County’s first-ever countywide greenhouse gas inventory revealed a nearly 28% decrease in greenhouse emissions…
New owners of Cedar Rapids’ Caucho plan to extend menu
Caucho, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia neighborhood, is under new leadership.…
Clickstop featured on Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list
Clickstop, located in Urbana, Iowa, has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list.…
Pearson plans 37 layoffs in Cedar Rapids
Pearson has announced plans to lay off 37 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations. The…
General Mills to close Independence plant by end of 2023
General Mills will close its Blue Buffalo manufacturing plant in Independence by year’s end. Spokesperson…
Boys & Girls Club hosts ribbon cutting for renovated Iowa City club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership…
