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WRH, Inc. purchases Geonetric Building
WRH, Inc., a South Amana-based heavy civil contractor, has acquired the three-story Geonetric Building at 415 12th Ave SE in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District in an off-market deal, the company announced. The building was purchased for $6.8 million, according to…
Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program
The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…

Building that houses iconic A & A Pagliai’s Pizza for sale
The building that houses the beloved and iconic A & A’s Pagliai’s Pizza in Iowa…

Thoeming announces resignation as Downtown District program manager
Jesse Thoeming has announced his resignation as the program manager for the Cedar Rapids Metro…

Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week
An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change…

Iowa Local Food Day connects students to farmers, local produce
Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sept. 27 to be Iowa Local Food Day, an observance…

Hands Up Communications named one of America’s top small businesses
A Cedar Rapids business is among America’s top 70 small businesses, according to the U.S.…
Coe selected to participate in Work-Based Learning Consortium
Cedar Rapids-based Coe College is implementing an industry-leading experiential learning platform as part of its…

UIHC North Liberty hits halfway mark
The University of Iowa Healthcare Center in North Liberty has hit the halfway mark for…

Cultivate Hope Corner Store receives grant to support mission
Cedar Rapids non-profit Matthew 25 has received a grant from the John and Cindy Family…
Iowa City transit ridership up 53% since last year
Iowa City has seen a significant increase in bus ridership owing to the Fare Free…

Marion council eliminates east-west runway from airport’s long-term plan
There are no longer plans to build an east-west runway at the Marion Airport. At…

Collins Aerospace awarded $280.4 million radio contract from Navy
Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $280.4 million contract by the U.S. Navy to build…

Foodliner opening new Cedar Rapids terminal
Foodliner officials have announced plans to open a new trucking terminal location in southwest Cedar…

Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3
Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…

FOMO Food Truck looks to provide gourmet on the go to Cedar Rapids
Many people have experienced FOMO, the fear of missing out, but one Cedar Rapids business…
