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UPDATE: Iowa WARN notice confirms 160 Collins Aerospace workers being laid off in Cedar Rapids
Collins Aerospace had laid off 160 workers from its operations in Cedar Rapids, according to a notice posted Friday on the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act website. According to the WARN notification, the workers were notified of…
Iowa City Downtown District announces new retail referral program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched ILoveIC Retail Referral Program, a new initiative…
Iowa City Ped Mall to feature public art installation
The Iowa City Downtown District in partnership with the City of Iowa City and Think Iowa City is bringing…
Marion City Council approves official name of YMCA
The Marion YMCA has a new name. The new facility, which opened in January, will…
Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward
A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa…
Uptown Marion streetscape project starts next week
A long-awaited reconstruction project in Uptown Marion is slated to begin next week. Work is…
Cedar Rapids named 13th best for first-time homebuyers
Cedar Rapids is the 13th best city in the United States for first-time homebuyers, according…
Former Melting Bite reopening soon as Delhicacy
The former Melting Bite will be reopening soon – with a new name and at…
Big Grove Brewery to open DM brewery in 2022
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open its newest brewery and taproom location in…
GreenState partners with Inclusive Cultural University to help unify Iowans
Starting this month, Inclusive Cultural University (ICU) is partnering with GreenState Credit Union to begin…
Hy-Vee, subsidiary launch Financial Services program
Hy-Vee, Inc. has partnered with its subsidiary, Midwest Heritage Bank, to launch Hy-Vee Financial Services.…
Kirkwood students excel at SkillsUSA Championships
Two Kirkwood Community College students recently earned top awards at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, a…
PepsiCo issues 2020 sustainability report
PepsiCo Inc. has published its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued momentum to create positive change…
Gardeners encouraged to share a row with those in need
Gardeners unsure of what to do with their surplus bounty can participate in the Share…
General Mills reports drop in fourth quarter net earnings, EPS
General Mills, which operates a cereal plant in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported a drop in…
Ready Wireless wins Product of the Year award
Hiawatha-based Ready Wireless was recently recognized at the IoT Evolution Expo in Miami Beach. Ready…
