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Big Grove Brewing to host Neighborhood Block Party weekend, boost community grants
Big Grove Brewing will host its annual Neighborhood Block Party weekend Aug. 15-17 at all Iowa locations, raising funds to support the communities where it operates. The three-day event will highlight and support community projects, with the brewery doubling its…
Laminar Scientific combats climate change
A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…
New owner of former Transamerica site open to redevelopment ideas
The new owner of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids says that while…

Registration open for SOS fun run and walk
The 8th annual SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5k Fun Run and 1-mile walk will be…
Reimagining the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Imagine a sensory experience of sight and sound that puts you in the middle of…
Arc of East Central Iowa releases Family Resource Guide
The Arc of East Central Iowa has available a Family Resource Guide to support individuals…
Cedar Rapids Market After Dark returns
One of Cedar Rapids’ most popular downtown events, Market After Dark, is returning Saturday, Aug.…

Marion launches online survey for Central Plaza amenities input
The city of Marion and the Central Plaza Steering Committee are seeking input from residents…

Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to…
Johnson County residents can review state’s broadband availability map
Johnson County residents are encouraged to review their broadband availability and provide input through a…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa City Area Development Group partner on commercial real estate software
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (EA) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD Group)…

‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge
A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…

Home improvement company 1-800-HANSONS opens Cedar Rapids location
1-800-HANSONS, a home improvement company with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, has opened a new location…

North Liberty maps out $17.7 million Centennial Park improvements
The city of North Liberty discussed enhancements they hope to make to the Centennial Park…

Cedar Rapids again seeks redevelopment proposals for former Ambroz site
For the third time in the last five years, the city of Cedar Rapids is…

Janna McCalley Interiors announces grand opening
Janna McCalley Interiors, located at 1080 Ninth Ave. Marion, will hold a grand opening and…






