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Tech for Good transforms used electronics into nonprofit funding

SmartphonesPLUS, in partnership with An Enduring Legacy, has announced the launch of Tech for Good, an initiative designed to transform used electronics into funding for nonprofit organizations. The program launches this month with Breakthrough T1D as its first featured nonprofit…

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy finds new home at former Cedar Rapids school building

Leaders of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy had been searching for a place to consolidate…

Executive Director Heather Wagner is shown Jan. 16 at one of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy's current buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids. CREDIT Cindy Hadish

Two new warehouse projects to bring jobs, development opportunities to Cedar Rapids

A pair of new warehouse development projects in southwest Cedar Rapids are expected to bring…

Cedar Rapids warehouse projects

UI Health Care secures $252.6 million bond for hospital projects amid market volatility

At its meeting Wednesday, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the issuance…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Sears store redevelopment to include ‘national retailer,’ outdoor sports field

The redevelopment of the former Sears store in Cedar Rapids, including a portion for an…

Former Sears store rendering

Iowa Board of Regents update strategic plan, eliminate DEI language

The Iowa Board of Regents voted to update their 2022-2027 strategic plan on Jan. 15,…

Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Boardb of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

Forced optimism: Experts address how toxic positivity erodes corporate culture

The phrase “toxic positivity” seems like something of an oxymoron — especially in American society,…

iStock Businessman holding picture of happy face toxic positivity

Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker stepping down

After more than 45 years as CEO of both Camp Courageous and the Camp Courageous…

Charlie Becker Camp Courageous

Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant

Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar…

New Danisco building rendering

The Gazette to reduce print publication to three days a week

The Gazette has announced plans to move to a new print publication schedule, under which…

The Gazette downtown Cedar Rapids

The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion

Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…

Cheryl Maloney at the front counter of The Eat Shop’s new location in Uptown Marion. The bakery, at 1107 Seventh Ave., is set to open Feb. 1. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store

A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…

Lindale Mall former Sears

Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…

Pankaj Monga Channel Fusion Howard Hall award

Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…

Integrated DNA Technologies. CREDIT IDT

Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license

The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care

The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…

A rendering of the ICVAHCS addition, which will add 27,500 feet and two additional floors to accommodate the Women's Health Clinic, in addition to other specialty services.