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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…

Marion

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…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

Thoeming announces resignation as Downtown District program manager

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

Jesse Thoeming

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…

Hamburg Inn No. 2

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…

Several Iowa schools participated in Iowa local Food Day, which connects students with locally-grown produce and goods. CREDIT IOWA FARM TO SCHOOL & EARLY CARE

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…

Coe College

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…

Iowa City Transit electric buses

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…

LuxAir office Marion Airport

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…

Collins Aerospace ARC-210 radio

Foodliner opening new Cedar Rapids terminal

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

Foodliner Cedar Rapids terminal

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…

Humpal Chiropractic staff stand in front of the clinic.

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…

Anthony Leonard (left) and Robert Bolden (right) operate the FOMO Food Truck with a rotating menu. Photos by FOMO FOOD TRUCK