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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust announces future Mt. Vernon Road branch
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) announced plans Monday to open a new branch facility in southeast Cedar Rapids in spring 2027, which will lead to the permanent closure of its Bever Avenue branch. The new facility will be located…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets February passenger record
February 2024 was a record-setting month at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Pam…

Going the distance: How the University of Iowa transports its athletes across the country to compete
Getting to State College, Pa., can be a major hassle. “You’re at the mercy of…

Johnson County Conservation Board makes progress with Two Horse Farm
Two years ago, the Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) purchased the 83-acre Two Horse Farm…

Linn County joins Dementia Friendly America network
Mercy Medical Center and The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of…

Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Google, Danisco Inc. facilities
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) unanimously approved Google’s financial incentive package March 22, clearing…

Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…

Report: Impact of Caitlin Clark on Iowa economy as much as $82.5 million
A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) indicates that Iowa women’s basketball star…

Big Grove Brewery announces 2024 nonprofit grant recipients
Big Grove Brewery has announced the recipients of its grant program, which awards $8,000 to selected…

Google revealed as company planning $576 million data center project in Cedar Rapids
Google has been identified as the company developing a monumental data center project in southwest…

The Halal Guys set sights on Coralville
The Halal Guys, a New York City-based restaurant chain that specializes in Middle Eastern casual…

Redevelopment plan emerging for former Transamerica site in Cedar Rapids
A redevelopment proposal is gradually emerging for the former Transamerica site at the intersection of…

Iowa City passes first reading to rezone former Kirkwood site to industrial
Procter & Gamble (P&G), a Cincinnati-based multinational corporation that recently purchased the former Iowa City…

New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…

Built by Pros expands with new Central Iowa chapter
Built by Pros has expanded to Central Iowa, launching a new Des Moines-based chapter of…

Midwest venture studio Novy expands market presence
Novy, a Midwest venture studio focused on building health care software companies across the United…






