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Smurfit Westrock plant in Cedar Rapids closing
The Smurfit Westrock packaging facility in northeast Cedar Rapids will be closing its doors in early October, according to a notice posted this week to the Iowa Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification (WARN) Act website. According to the notification, dated…
John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild
While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…
Low existing home inventory fuels buyers interest in new homes
More Americans are turning to new home construction as existing inventory remains low and mortgage…
RoleCall hosting inaugural Talent Attraction Summit in Flint, Michigan
RoleCall, an Iowa City-based talent attraction and community and economic development agency, will host its…
University of Iowa targets $249 million health sciences building
The University of Iowa is looking to construct a 263,000-square-foot health sciences academic building, pending…
Iowa City Elks Lodge 590 receives $2 million renovation
The more than 700 members of the Iowa City’s Elks Lodge 590 will soon enjoy…
Skogman bringing new development to Ely
Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Realty is bringing a new mixed-use commercial and residential development to Ely,…
50th episode of Real Success: Kirk Ferentz
Kirk Ferentz is the head coach of the University of Iowa football team, a position…
Englert Theatre workers secure union contract
Englert Theatre’s bargaining unit and management have ratified and signed a new union contract, effective…
ACT expands online test offerings
Starting with a pilot group of 5,000 testers in December, ACT will begin to offer…
Safran considers purchase of ‘some Raytheon flight control and actuation activities’
Safran said Monday it is holding discussions with Raytheon Technologies over the potential purchase of…
John’s Grocery now four generations strong
Doug Alberhasky is proud to manage John’s Grocery — leading the family-owned store’s transformation in…
Commission recommends denial of Cedar Rapids Country Club’s tennis proposal
The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has voted to recommend denial of the Cedar Rapids Country…
Czech Village restaurant Rodina announces upcoming closure
After nearly four and a half years in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village, Rodina restaurant has …
Continuum Ag founder sees benefits of regenerative agriculture
Mitchell Hora, a seventh generation Washington County farmer and founder of Continuum AG, says the…
ISA receives GAC Halal accreditation, ISO certification
Islamic Services of America (ISA) has received its formal Halal Product Certification accreditation for GSO…
