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Talent attraction director seeks funds from local cities for new efforts
The newly-hired talent attraction director for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is reaching out to the cities participating in the two-year-old Collaborative Growth Initiative, seeking funding for a pair of new efforts to propel the initiative forward. Jodi Schafer,…
Cedar Rapids Downtown District names Caleb Knutson as executive director
The Cedar Rapids Downtown District has announced that Caleb Knutson has been hired as the…
Iowa food banks struggle amid SNAP cuts; Grow: Johnson County steps in to supply fresh produce
Iowa food banks continue to grapple with unprecedented demand, driven in part by cuts to…
Nicole Crain named new Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) president
Nicole Crain has been selected as the next president of the Iowa Association of Business…
Cargill workers in Cedar Rapids warn of possible strike
Representatives of Teamsters Local 238 in Cedar Rapids are warning of the possibility of a…
New Holiday Inn and Suites in Marion to open by late November
Construction of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, the third hotel in Marion and its…
New student apartment complex Replay opens pre-leasing
Pre-leasing is now open for Replay Iowa City, the newest student apartment complex on the…
Cedar Rapids clock tower draws Czech, Slovak presidents for dedication, marks new tourism landmark
The presidents of both the Czech Republic and Slovakia helped dedicate what city leaders hope…
Cedar Rapids secures $348 million loan to modernize water infrastructure and boost local economy
In a major push to modernize its aging water systems, Cedar Rapids is set to…
Cedar Rapids council picks Conlon to develop new 136-room hotel near New Bohemia
Conlon Construction has been selected as the developer of a new 136-room hotel near the…
North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week
The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…
PinSeekers seeks to build third location in Dubuque
The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Board of Directors approved a proposal Sept. 24 recommending a…
EVO Transportation acquires West Side Transport
EVO Transportation & Energy Services (EVO), a main truckload carrier and ground transportation provider to…
Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…
New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history
A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…
UI Health Care seeks $25 million in upgrades to Downtown Campus
In keeping with its agreement prior to the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, the University…
