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Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project
A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids – which, when completed, is expected to be the largest economic development project in the city’s history. The invitation-only event…
Cedar Rapids council picks HACAP to own, operate The Heights
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) will own and operate The Heights affordable housing…

Cedar Rapids startup FES Solutions receives IEDA loan
A Cedar Rapids-based startup was recently named a recipient of an innovation funding loan from…

VIDEO: See what’s in store at Big Grove’s Cedar Rapids location
The Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard development will be the…

Scholarships help further nonprofit’s musical mission
The drums and horns have long been silent, but an event sponsored by a local…

Square foot prices more than double inflation in 2022
Median square foot prices for new for-sale single-family detached (SFD) homes started in 2022 increased…

Alliant Energy rate increase hearing set for May 21-24, 2024
A public hearing will be held May 21-24, 2024, to consider Alliant Energy’s request to…

Wolf asks to withdraw, refile Illinois carbon pipeline request
Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on…

Rayser Holdings named runner-up in AACE awards
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings was named the runner-up in two distinguished categories, Intranet and Single…
Linn County looking to sell Fillmore Center
Linn County officials are pursuing the sale of the county-owned Fillmore Center in northwest Cedar…

James Klein named CBJ’s Most Influential for the second consecutive year
James Klein has served as the president of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) since…

UIHC to open two urgent care clinics in the Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) has announced plans to open two urgent care clinics…

Corneal injury project wins top prize in Innovation Challenge Awards
A project that treats corneal injuries won a $20,000 grand prize at the University of…

Linn County supervisors approve new ‘agritourism’ ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Nov. 15 amending the…

Foodliner celebrates grand opening of Cedar Rapids terminal
Foodliner officials gathered Thursday, Nov. 16 to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new…

Buy 319 encourages community members to shop local for holiday season
As the holiday season draws nearer, Shop Local initiatives in Eastern Iowa are rolling out…
