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Several developments get green light from Cedar Rapids council
Several development projects, including the expansion of the Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids and the redevelopment of the former Principal building downtown, are moving forward after votes by the Cedar Rapids City Council Tuesday, along with support for a…
Grow Solar program returns to East Central Iowa, offering savings
Homeowners, businesses and farmers in a six-county East Central Iowa region can again access discounted…

Duane Arnold temporary training center opens in Hiawatha
It isn’t the actual control room of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, but the training…

Celebrating the 2026 Women of Influence
The 2026 Women of Influence are a group of remarkably accomplished individuals. They are leaders…

Central Furniture Rescue names new CEO
Central Furniture Rescue named Rachel Cohen as its first chief executive officer, the organization announced…

Hinson forwards $10 million funding request to advance $56 million Tower Terrace Road Corridor project
Local leaders from the cities of Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, Robins, and Linn County, together…

Sarah Blais: Cultivating artists and leaders
Honored as the 2026 Emerging Woman of Influence, Sarah Blais is a solution-oriented leader with…

Karmen Wilhelm: Planting seeds of leadership across the Corridor
When you ask Karmen Wilhelm what her favorite part of her job as chief marketing…

Kelly Ward: Counseling students with “can-do” lessons
Helping college students navigate their academic experience with a “can-do” attitude is a priority for…

Details of UnityPoint layoff plans revealed
Notifications posted to the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act website are providing…

ImOn Communications extends arena naming rights in Cedar Rapids
ImOn Communications, a Midwest-based provider of fiber internet services, announced Thursday it renewed its naming…

Shelly Maharry: Building a legacy in Johnson County
Shelly Maharry didn’t set out to lead one of Johnson County’s most impactful philanthropic organizations.…

NFIB small business optimism index falls below 52-year average in March
Small business optimism declined in March as profit trends worsened and uncertainty climbed, according to…

Balanced Fitness & Health adds drug screening to workforce health services
Balanced Fitness & Health has expanded its services to offer Corridor employers an integrated workforce…

Plans emerge for new Gateway Lofts mixed-use development in New Bohemia
A new mixed-use development is taking shape in the New Bohemia district in southeast Cedar…

UnityPoint Health to outsource IT and Revenue Cycle functions
UnityPoint Health (UPH) announced it will be outsourcing its information technology (IT) and revenue cycle…






