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CBJ Newsmakers: First QTS data center buildings near completion
What began as a $750 million investment has grown into a $10 billion commitment, making the QTS data center campus not only the largest economic development project in Cedar Rapids history, but in Iowa’s history as well. QTS officially announced…
Second Amazon facility goes on market for $355 million
The recently completed Amazon AR Sort Fulfillment Center in Bondurant is on sale for nearly…
Iowa City to expand affordable homeownership program
A program aimed at giving lower and moderate income Iowa City residents a chance at…
NewBo City Market executive director resigns
NewBo City Market’s executive director announced he is resigning his position effective Saturday, June 26,…
Iowa City revises local mask mandate
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask mandate according to a release…
FRYFest is returning this fall after a 2020 hiatus
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, FRYFest is back. According to an announcement by FRYFest…
Coralville mayor ends face covering mandate
Citing last week’s Centers for Disease Control advisory that vaccinated Americans can congregate without masks,…
BAE Systems lands $325 million contract for GPS modules
BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $325.5 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency…
Amana Colonies ‘quietly innovative’ with top-notch technology
Despite its historic small-town charm that takes visitors back to a simpler era, Amana is…
Cedar Rapids company Syncbak leading the streaming revolution
Jack Perry is no stranger to technology and innovation. In his professional career, he’s shepherded…
Small packages: UI nanotechnology firm gets $2 million boost in fight against cancer
A novel technology that delivers anti-cancer drugs via nanoparticles to tumors – and helps physicians…
Economic Alliance announces new positions for staffers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the realignment and promotion of three staff…
Carreon named MercyOne chief medical executive
MercyOne has announced Hijinio Carreon, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, MBA, will serve as system-wide Chief Medical…
Marion Y launches electric trike program for seniors
The Marion YMCA is partnering with the City of Marion and the AARP on a…
Iowa ranked 13th in taxpayers’ return on investment
Iowa finished 13th in a new study by the WalletHub website on whether residents of the 50…
Corridor business leaders part of Leadership Iowa class
Four business leaders from the Corridor were selected to participate in the 2020-2021 class of…
