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DICK’S House of Sport opens in Cedar Rapids, featuring ‘experiential elements’
DICK’S House of Sport will celebrate a grand opening for its new House of Sport location at Lindale Mall next week, featuring athlete appearances from two former University of Iowa standouts and a slate of in-store events spanning three days.…
Katie Hallman departs as Theatre Cedar Rapids executive director
Katie Hallman has departed her role as executive director at Theatre Cedar Rapids, the organization…

Pat McGrath accepts Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
Even as one of Cedar Rapids’ most prominent business leaders, Pat McGrath struggled to contain…

Dr. Timothy Quinn to retire as Mercy Cedar Rapids president and CEO
Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire as president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center on April…

Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters…

Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’
Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…

Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…

Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages
The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason…

Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward
Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…

Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…

Plumb Supply building new $15.2 million facility in Cedar Rapids
Plumb Supply Company is planning a new $15.2 million logistics and warehouse facility in Cedar…

Business of Sports: Iowa City gym skips resolution rush
Adam Rees is not your typical fitness coach. And Grit Gym is not your typical…

Peering into 2026: Eight industry predictions from Corridor leaders
As 2026 begins, business leaders across Eastern Iowa are navigating a landscape marked by both…

Data Link Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, lands $248 million Navy radio production contract
Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million U.S. Navy contract to produce tactical radio…

Collins Aerospace reports 3% sales increase in fourth quarter 2025
Collins Aerospace’s Cedar Rapids operations, employing more than 7,000 workers, contributed to the company’s fourth…

Creighton economist Goss: 2025 economy was a mixed bag, but improvement predicted for 2026
Economic data for 2025 was decidedly mixed, with slowing inflation tempered by job losses in…






