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Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined the workforce, led primarily by adults ages 20 to 24, according to Iowa Workforce Development data released this week. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
Iowa Children’s Museum is raising money for Coralville Community Food Pantry
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, is celebrating Coralville…

Cedar Rapids council approves plan to renovate Colonial Centre building for affordable housing
In the wake of a now-abandoned plan to turn the former Colonial Centre building in…

UIHC to convert main campus wing to 13 inpatient rooms
An $8 million University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics plan to transform the second level…

Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option
City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…
Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023
A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…

ESOPs forge company legacies
For Daniel Goldstein, the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) business operations go far…
Chris Klitgaard launches tech-based health care management firm
It didn’t take long for Iowa City entrepreneur Chris Klitgaard to embark on his latest…
New Regus flexible workspace to open in Cedar Rapids
IWG Inc. has announced plans for a Regus flexible workspace location in Cedar Rapids as…

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant closes in Coralville
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in Coralville appears to have closed, at least temporarily, after a…

Iowa reaches agreements with CVS, Walgreens, Experian, T-Mobile
Iowans are set to benefit from multistate settlements reached this month with two major retail…

Buy Local initiative launches for holiday season
This year the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is once again asking people to champion…

Lori Sundberg to retire in 2023 as Kirkwood Community College president
Lori Sundberg has submitted her letter of intent to retire as Kirkwood Community College president.…

Collins Aerospace awarded $42 million U.S. Air Force contract
The U.S. Air Force selected Collins Aerospace to secure a 30-month, $42 million contract to…

Mercy Cedar Rapids earns high recognition from Most Wired
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a 2022 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired…

New CRBT Marion branch earns AIA design award
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s newest branch location in Marion has received an Excellence in…






