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Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the first quarter of 2026, the shopping center’s developer announced. Frew Development Group, which owns and operates the center, said it turned over the retail space…
NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District
NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…
Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants
The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…
Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program
Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…
Hiawatha leaders celebrate successes, look to propel growth
It’s a time-worn catchphrase, but it was emphasized repeatedly by Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)…
Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa
A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…
Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition under way
The parking ramp near Lindale Mall in northeast Cedar Rapids is being demolished, and mall…
ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members
ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…
Marion developments converging to propel momentum
You may be surprised to learn that Marion is now the 13th largest city by…
A trio of restaurants on Coralville Strip closes doors
In a growing city like Coralville, owning a business along the strip on Highway 6…
Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations
Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…
No talks slated as Ingredion strike nears end of second month
As a strike between Ingredion and its unionized plant employees in Cedar Rapids nears the…
Granddaughter carrying on Freda’s Beauty Rama tradition
Freda’s Beauty Rama & Gift Shop has been in the spotlight as the community rallies…
FEMA awards North Liberty Fire Department $1 million
The North Liberty Fire Department is receiving a three-year, $1 million grant from the Federal…
UI health startup hopes test will prevent disease, improve nutrition
Kelsey Dawes expects cutting-edge technology will soon be able to motivate changed behaviors by personalizing…