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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 quarter 2025 sales of $7.736 billion, a 3% increase over the prior year, according to an earnings report Tuesday, Jan. 27. The sales growth was…
Johnson County votes to increase minimum wage
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…

SBA continues Boots to Business entrepreneurship training
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private…

McGrath confirms purchase of Toyota of Iowa City
UPDATED MARCH 25 McGrath Auto is buying Toyota of Iowa City, general manager Gavin McGrath…
Cedar Rapids, National Gay Pilots Association to host summer fly-in event
Together with the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Cedar Rapids Tourism Office and the National Gay…

Four Oaks to receive generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, mom, writer and advocate, has made a generous gift to Four Oaks…
Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector
Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…
Affordable Housing Network names new director
Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…

Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity
The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…

Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City
Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…

Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…

Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…

Iowa Utilities Board sets partial review schedule for Duane Arnold Solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has formally accepted the applications for a pair of utility-scale solar…

IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…
Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity
There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…

CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist
Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…





