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Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell chose a gaming metaphor to anchor her fourth “State of the City” address Wednesday. “It’s time to bet on Cedar Rapids,” Ms. O’Donnell…
Iowa JPEC to recognize 12 for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will honor 12 alumni and…
Tiffin’s Park Place to include theater and entertainment complex
The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center is set to be the latest addition…
Atlantic Bottling announces sustainable packaging initiative
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced that DASANI and Sprite are introducing sustainable packaging transformations…
ECICOG to present Homes for Iowa webinar Aug. 11
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) will present a webinar Aug. 11 to…
Graf Home Selling Team affiliates with ERA Real Estate
The Graf Home Selling Team & Associates, based in Hiawatha, has affiliated with the ERA…
Iowa’s first fiber internet search service launches
Fiber Homes, the nation’s first fiber internet search service for rural and suburban home buyers,…
Raising Cane’s opening in Cedar Rapids in January
Raising Cane’s has relaunched plans to develop a new restaurant location along Collins Road in…
Google announces $150,000 grant to Iowa STEM Council
Google has announced a $150,000 grant to the Iowa STEM Council to help support the…
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill expanding to North Liberty
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill is opening up a new restaurant in North Liberty, expanding…
NASA funding for UI professor to aid next-gen nuclear propulsion
NASA has selected UI professor Xuan Song’s research proposal as one of four Iowa projects…
Van Meter expands robotics capabilities with three supplier partnerships
Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter announced a new partnership Aug. 9 with robotics supply partners Comau,…
Homeland Security officials visit University of Iowa campus
Leaders of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) HQ Office of Academic Engagement (OAE)…
Alliant Energy donates nearly 50,000 meals to Midwest food banks
Food banks across Iowa and Wisconsin will be receiving nearly 50,000 meals thanks to Alliant…
Area Substance Abuse Council names new executive director
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Stephanie Boesenberg…
Surgery Center receives Blue Distinction Centers+ recognition
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Blue Distinction Centers+ by Blue Cross Blue…