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New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side
As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for the new AC by Marriott hotel in Kingston Yard as the latest chapter in the ongoing renaissance of the west-side Cedar Rapids neighborhood. “If you…
Principal Financial Group launching Global Financial Inclusion Index
Principal Financial Group, which has several offices in the Corridor, today announced it will launch…

Brewing operations cease at Cedar Rapids Thew Brewing Company
Thew Brewing Company announced Tuesday, April 19, that brewing operations will cease “effective immediately” at…

Survey: Millennial home buyers want larger homes
As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, new research shows that…

Building materials prices continue rising
According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…

Trinity Health to acquire CommonSpirit Health’s share of MercyOne Health System
Trinity Health and CommonSpirit Health announced Tuesday they have signed an agreement for Trinity Health…

Presidents discuss the future of higher education at CBJ event
From remote learning to the expansion of mental health services, many aspects of higher education…

Redhawk Dental Care to open in Coralville May 6
Redhawk Dental Care, a new dental practice at 3280 Redhawk Street in Coralville next to…

24/7 carbon-free energy goal in Iowa City receiving broad support
Organizers of 100% Iowa City, a community-driven movement launched this spring to make Iowa City…

UnityPoint Health JRMC names new community development director
UnityPoint Health– Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) in Anamosa has named Amy Keltner as the…

New Leader Manufacturing adding robotic welder with innovation grant funds
New Leader Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids is adding a new co-worker, in the form of…

UnityPoint Health Hospitals in Eastern Iowa revising masking requirements
UnityPoint Health hospitals in Eastern Iowa are revising masking requirements based on community transmission levels…

Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar in Cedar Rapids will close in May
Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar in Cedar Rapids will cease operations on May 8, according…

IowaWORKS hosting several job fairs, hiring events this spring
April and May will be busy months for the IowaWORKS offices in Cedar Rapids and…

Indian Creek Nature Center receives $250,000 in ARPA funding
Indian Creek Nature Center has announced it has been awarded $250,000 of Linn County’s $11…

Registration open for 2022 EFY Race Against Breast Cancer
Registration is now open for the 32nd annual Especially for You(r) (EFY) Race Against Breast…
