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Focus on honesty continues to guide Altorfer CAT after nearly 70 years in business
“Tell it like it is” serves as more than a succinct tagline for Altorfer CAT — it continues to guide the company’s philosophy after nearly 70 years in business. Derek Altorfer, president of the Cedar Rapids-based heavy equipment dealer, said…
Termination of Doug Wagner at WMT part of nationwide iHeartMedia budget cuts
With the termination of longtime morning show host Doug Wagner late last week, 600 WMT…
Biaggi’s in Cedar Rapids permanently closed
Biaggi’s has permanently closed its Cedar Rapids location after 25 years of operation, according to…
Iowa Donor Network manager earns national recognition for emerging leaders in donation field
A North Liberty-based organ procurement organization’s manager of hospital and partner relations has been named…
Class-action lawsuit alleges Hy-Vee has failed to pay overtime wages
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hy-Vee Inc., alleging the grocery store chain…
University of Iowa professor among winners of Rousseeuw Prize, statistics’ ‘Nobel Prize’
A University of Iowa professor is among five statisticians awarded the 2026 Rousseeuw Prize for…
Jefferson Lines expands Cedar Rapids bus service to Midwest cities
Jefferson Lines, an intercity bus carrier serving the Midwest, will launch new service connecting Cedar…
Nate Kaeding shares details on new 18-hole Iowa City golf course
Nate Kaeding grew up in Iowa City and, like a lot of kids, spent as…
Hiawatha to host State of the City event Aug. 13
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) will host the 2026 State of the City on…
Linn County air quality meeting draws more public concerns about proposed Morgan Valley power plant
A public meeting convened by the Linn County Board of Supervisors Wednesday night, June 24…
U.S. Energy Deputy Secretary touts nuclear renaissance at the CBJ’s Energy Symposium
U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly made a case Tuesday for what he…
Real Success: Britton Langdon, founder of BuildFactory
Britton Langdon is the founder and CEO of the startup BuildFactory, an off-site construction ecosystem…
Eastern Iowa Airport unveils ‘Ascentus’ aerospace hub brand at State of the Airport event
UPDATED: A pervasive spirit of alignment and optimism took flight at the Eastern Iowa Airport…
Forbes names Veridian top Iowa credit union for second year
Veridian Credit Union has been named the top credit union in both Iowa and Nebraska…
Cedar Rapids council member suggests potential moratorium on new data centers
A Cedar Rapids City Council discussion of an otherwise routine indemnification agreement with Google turned…
Hy-Vee to host small business summit this fall
Hy-Vee is opening its doors to small businesses and entrepreneurs this September, with applications now…
