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Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard expands north with mixed-use development
With the recent opening of the city-owned Kingston Yard parking ramp and the pending completion of the AC by Marriott Hotel, the first phase of the Kingston Yard development is nearing completion. Now, Joe Ahmann says, it’s time to expand…
Iowa manufacturing competition seeks ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ nominations
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is partnering with Nicolet National Bank to host…
The Downtown Dish: André Perry, Hancher’s role in Iowa City’s arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone discuss new…
Mayor proclaims March 19 as Buy 319 Local Day in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell has proclaimed March 19 as Buy 319 Local Day in…
Kading Properties seeks Iowa cities with workforce housing needs
As communities across Iowa scramble to expand their housing stock – particularly options for working…
Faust steps down as Willis Dady Homeless Services executive director
Alicia Faust is stepping down as executive director of Willis Dady Homeless Services after nearly…
Sledgehammer event kicks off Horizons ‘Our Place’ senior center construction
The concussive thuds of sledgehammers reverberated through Horizons – A Family Service Alliance Friday, March…
Marion Mayor touts town’s growth, development
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly painted a picture of a city on the rise Monday, March…
Kirkwood students collaborate internationally on business challenges
This week, nine Kirkwood Community College students will conclude a major international business collaboration, the…
Wendler Inc. earns double honors at Master Builders of Iowa conference
Cedar Rapids-based heavy civil construction firm Wendler Inc. walked away from the 2026 Master Builders…
Cedar Rapids council adopts redevelopment plan for First Avenue East
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted this week to adopt a First Avenue East Corridor…
St. Luke’s first in Cedar Rapids to offer new device for preventing sudden cardiac arrest
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is the first hospital in Cedar Rapids to offer…
Holmes Murphy releases 2025-2026 Community Impact Report, highlighting giving and volunteerism by employees
WAUKEE, Iowa — Holmes Murphy, one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk…
Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has…
Rehn named Marion Morris F. Neighbor Award winner
Paul Rehn has been named the recipient of the 2026 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended again
A new Linn County zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of gas-fired electrical power plants…
