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ACT names Steve Tapp as CEO, succeeding Janet Godwin
ACT has appointed Steve Tapp as chief executive officer (CEO), the Iowa City-based assessment company has announced. Mr. Tapp succeeds Janet Godwin, who has led ACT for five years and will continue as special advisor to Mr. Tapp and the…
Young Professionals of Iowa to host annual conference Aug. 25
Young professionals from across the state are invited to convene for a one-day summit in…
GTG Peterbilt’s open house celebrates remodel, 50-year anniversary
GTG Peterbilt in Cedar Rapids had two reasons to celebrate Friday, Aug. 4. An open…
Adapt and evolve: The future of the Corridor’s downtown districts
Employers and landlords are edging toward the future of the Corridor’s downtowns. “They’re trying to…
Casey’s to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG…
Ribbon cutting planned Aug. 16 at Anderson Bogert Engineers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug.…
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…
Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits
Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…
Becker names Mercy Cedar Rapids a top recommended hospital in Iowa
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids was named as a top recommended hospital in Iowa…
SwineTech combines ag, innovation to streamline pig care
What do the medical field and pig farming have in common? More than you might…
Iowa City DMV relocated to Coralville
The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) relocated its Iowa City DMV to Coralville, a move…
Student-owned University Scooters open new Iowa City location
A student-owned Iowa City business that sells scooters will be moving to a new location,…
Linn County approves $100,001 ARPA grant to Uptown Marion’s Central Plaza project
The $7.3 million Central Plaza redevelopment project in Uptown Marion received a financial boost this…
Van Meter expands with Milan solar energy distribution center
MILAN – Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Van Meter Inc. recently opened a 25,000-square-foot distribution center in Milan to…
Crab House seafood restaurant coming to Westdale Town Center
The Crab House, a new seafood restaurant, is set to open later this year in…
Cedar Rapids council approves lower membership fee with Metro Economic Alliance
In the wake of a request by Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell last month to…
