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Talent attraction director seeks funds from local cities for new efforts
The newly-hired talent attraction director for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is reaching out to the cities participating in the two-year-old Collaborative Growth Initiative, seeking funding for a pair of new efforts to propel the initiative forward. Jodi Schafer,…
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…
James Leach delivers keynote at CBJ Manufacturing Conference
The ongoing transformation to Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing processes, depends in large measure to…
Art gallery opens near Coe; renovations under way for new cafe
A group of Cedar Rapids entrepreneurs are working to renovate and reopen a pair of…
Agritourism on the rise in Johnson, Washington counties
In the fall, it’s not unusual for social media feeds to be saturated with photos…
MidWestOne opens new office in Cedar Rapids
MidWestOne Bank is hosting a grand opening event on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its…
Vanorny named president of Iowa League of Cities executive board
Cedar Rapids City Council member Ashley Vanorny has been named the president of the executive…
Holmes Murphy, TrustLayer partner to streamline insurance verification
Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has announced its partnership with…
Ellis Golf Course clubhouse wins more design awards
The design awards keep on coming for the new Ellis Golf Course clubhouse in northwest…
CommUnity Crisis Services facing major layoffs
CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City is planning 100 layoffs, effective Sept. 29. The layoffs…
These three Iowa entrepreneurs work with national, international clients
“I’m really lucky that I live in a time when location doesn’t really matter,” said…
Hiawatha celebrates growth, looks to future at State of the City event
Progress continued to define the past year for Hiawatha’s economic development — steady, if incremental,…
