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Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal, a newly launched commercial fabrication company, has opened its doors and CCB Packaging, a long-established packaging firm, has secured a significant state incentive award. Watson…
GreenState Credit Union lays off 42 employees
GreenState Credit Union is reducing its workforce by cutting 42 jobs, effective immediately. The 42…
Medical lab renovations among University of Iowa plans approved
A series of items were approved by the Iowa Board of Regents Sept. 15, including…
Tentative deal reached to avoid national rail strike
By J.D. Davidson | The Center Square The freight railroad industry reached a tentative deal…
Costume shop in downtown CR business closing
Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…
‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…
KETO Kitchen named Cedar Rapids ‘Race for the Space’ winner
The winner of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race for the Space” program was…
Bump’s at Finkbine Golf Course brings new culinary concept to IC
Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City has introduced a new concept to the city’s culinary…
GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
GoDaddy has listed its Hiawatha office for sale and plans to move its operations to…
Iowa Leading Indicators index drops again in July
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), decreased 0.5% to 109.6 in July compared to 110.1…
Iowa Tourism Office launches redesigned website, travel guide
The Iowa Tourism Office launched a redesign to traveliowa.com and the latest edition of the Iowa Travel…
Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm
The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) has acquired an 83-acre property known as Two Horse…
JRS Pharma plans $18 million manufacturing expansion in southwest Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council will be sponsoring JRS Pharma’s application for state financial assistance…
Theatre Cedar Rapids offers unique workspace
Theatre Cedar Rapids, founded nearly 100 years ago, welcomes more than 60,000 visitors a year…
Marion Chamber announces new directors, chair
The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of four new members to its…
College Raptor acquired by Citizens Financial Group
Iowa City-based College Raptor, a college planning platform that matches prospective students to schools based…
