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Whirlpool to cut second shift at Amana plant; ‘fewer than 300’ workers affected
Whirlpool Corporation will cut second-shift production at its Middle Amana manufacturing facility effective July 5, a move the company said is the latest step in a broader modernization plan for the plant — and one that the local machinists union…
Redevelopment projects set to transform former Transamerica site
UPDATED with new comments: After years of starts and stops, a pair of redevelopment projects…
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…
A new chapter for former Newport’s Flowers building
While the days of Newport’s Flowers in Cedar Rapids have ended, the florists’ onetime home…
Commission won’t pause its casino decisions, as lawsuit seeks to block Cedar Rapids casino
UPDATE: In a brief special virtual meeting Monday morning, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission…
Slime Kitchen oozes into Coral Ridge Mall
Visitors to the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville are invited to get their hands sticky…
African American Museum of Iowa names new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) has named Jacqueline Hunter as its next executive…
New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with three awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with three awards at the statewide 2025 Iowa…
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…
Cedar Rapids gets casino license on third try
The third time is the charm for supporters and developers’ efforts to bring a casino…
Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future
Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…
It’s decision day for proposed Cedar Rapids casino
For both supporters and opponents of the effort to bring a state-licensed casino to Cedar…
Iowa City Council considers proposals for 21 S. Linn St.
The Iowa City Council considered three proposals for the development of a key downtown property…
Catherine McAuley Center lays off nearly half its workforce in wake of federal refugee program cuts
The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for refugee resettlement programs nationwide has led the…
Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee
A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing…
