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Marion Welcome Center unveils remodel with local student collaboration
The Marion Welcome Center, located inside the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion offices at 1070 Seventh Ave., has recently undergone a significant remodel to better serve both residents and visitors. The Marion Chamber celebrated the redesign with a…
Heartland Express reports record results for 2022 second quarter
Heartland Express, based in North Liberty, reported strong financial results July 25 for the second…
Collins Aerospace drives Raytheon earnings growth in second quarter
Despite a decline in military and aerospace sales volume, Raytheon Technologies on July 26 reported…
Marion launches innovation and support grant for small businesses
The City of Marion is launching a Business Innovation & Support Grant specifically for small…
Windham begins village planning process
Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…
Chemo Care Solutions wins first place at University Pitch Madness
Chemo Care Solutions, a University of Iowa-based small business in the medical device space, won…
Mercy Medical Center named top-performing hospital
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals…
Second hotel under construction at Westdale Town Center
Construction is underway on a second hotel at the Westdale Town Center. Todd Nelson, executive…
IEDA awards $9 million grant for Cedar Rapids reinvestment
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has given final approval to a grant to support…
Shive-Hattery acquires KdG Architects
Shive-Hattery has acquired KdG Architects, a 20-person architecture, engineering and interior design firm in St.…
Marion Economic Development Corporation launches community index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…
Home Repair Team acquired by Skogman Companies
Skogman Companies is bolstering their remodeling services through the acquisition of North Liberty-based Home Repair…
June unemployment drops to pre-pandemic rate of 2.6%
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.6% in June – marking the six straight month unemployment…
Northwestern Mutual donates $50k to Stead Family Children’s Hospital
In an effort to support children and families affected by childhood cancer, Northwestern Mutual’s Cedar-Rapids…
A Touch of Class Event Center and Catering changes name, rebrands
A Touch of Class, an event venue and catering business 5977 Mount Vernon Road SE,…
Uptown Marion Market to feature Youth Entrepreneur Fair on Aug. 13
Local young entrepreneurs are invited to join as a vendor at the first Uptown Marion…