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Cedar Rapids Walmart Supercenter unveils remodel with ribbon-cutting event
The Walmart Supercenter at 3601 29th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids will unveil its first major remodel since opening in 1999 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 23. The 205,000-square-foot store has undergone significant renovations over the…
Soda fountain now flowing at Sweet Mercantile in Czech Village
Mary Kay Novak McGrath recalls an era when at least two soda fountains served up…
Hy-Vee, Worley plan new warehouse facilities in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized city financial incentives for two new…
New memory care development in CR to begin construction
Construction is set to begin soon on a new housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids…
Builder confidence plunges on rising interest rates, growing affordability woes
In a sign that the housing market is now slowing, builder confidence took a steep…
Report: 53.1% of Iowa real estate agents are female, below U.S. average
The residential real estate sales profession is dominated by women, but the percentage of female…
Council votes to advance Cedar Rapids Country Club expansion plan
Indicating they felt confident previously-expressed concerns had been adequately addressed, the Cedar Rapids City Council…
National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship coming to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids and the Alliant Energy PowerHouse will host the 2023-2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling…
Proposed casino license moratorium upsets Cedar Rapids supporters
UPDATED: Supporters of a proposed Cedar Rapids casino are decrying a measure approved by the…
Sustainability keynote to focus on reducing vehicle miles traveled
Suzanne Sobotka, policy and research director for a nonprofit advocating for sustainability in transportation called…
Iowa Utility Association speakers talk electric vehicles, renewable energy
For organizations willing to take the initiative, looking into new technology like renewable energy and…
ProCircular earns $250,000 for virtual cybersecurity escape room game
Coralville-based ProCircular, a cybersecurity and compliance firm, will be using $250,000 in funds from the…
Raptors FC launching indoor soccer teams in Cedar Rapids
Professional indoor soccer is returning to Cedar Rapids. Officials with the Iowa Raptors FC and…
Officials re-evaluating Marion Airport’s future plans
Plans for possible renovation and expansion of the Marion Airport are now in limbo, as…
Cedar Rapids cyclists ride 3,000+ miles for Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day
Team Biking to Remember, a group from Cedar Rapids, rode more than 3,000 miles on…
Mercy Medical Center receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
Mercy Medical Center has received a $19,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity. The…
