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Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…
His Hands Free Clinic Cedar Rapids celebrates 30 years of service
His Hands Free Clinic, 1245 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, is celebrating 30 years of…
North Liberty narrowly fails in $650M biomanufacturing facility bid
Updated June 7 North Liberty’s proposal to bring a 500,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility — equal…
Mercy’s Inpatient Rehabilitation unit receives Top Performer Award
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) at Mercy Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Uniform Data…
Rogers: Linn County persevered through challenges, but many more lie ahead
Linn County has persevered admirably through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the August…
West Bank announce first quarter net income record
West Bancorporation parent company of West Bank, reported a net income of $13.2 million compared…
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic building sold to a MedRealty firm
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has announced in a release that it has closed on the $11…
Multi-use development planned in NewBo neighborhood, Cedar Rapids
A new commercial and residential building is planned for the NewBo neighborhood in southeast Cedar…
Kirkwood to move NewBo City Market classes to main campus
Kirkwood Community College will relocate Kirkwood Culinary Kitchen operations and classes following the end of…
Kraft Heinz reports mixed financials for first quarter, but exceeds analysts’ projections
Kraft Heinz reported mixed financial results Wednesday for the first quarter of 2022, with an…
Project would bring 200 housing units to Westdale site in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials are supporting a local developer’s application for state tax credits for a…
Tennis, pickleball center coming to former Westfield site in Cedar Rapids
The former Westfield Tennis Center in Cedar Rapids is set to be reborn as a…
Coralville City Council member resigns following husband’s arrest
The sudden resignation of Coralville City Council member Jill Dodds was among the biggest stories…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance to close $20,000 contest applications in one week
Updated June 23 Just one week remains for aspiring and current business owners to apply…
Historic buildings to be highlighted during Save CR Heritage tour
Save CR Heritage is celebrating its 10th anniversary by highlighting historic churches and other buildings…
Iowa housing agencies encourage Fair Housing Month support
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) are encouraging Iowans…
