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Termination of Doug Wagner at WMT part of nationwide iHeartMedia budget cuts
With the termination of longtime morning show host Doug Wagner late last week, 600 WMT Radio in Cedar Rapids has lost the last of its local on-air staff after more than 100 years on the air. Mr. Wagner’s job was…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with two awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with two awards at the statewide 2026 Iowa…
TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year
Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…
Dupaco CEO Joe Hearn named CUES Outstanding Chief Executive
Dupaco Credit Union President and CEO Joe Hearn has been named Credit Union Executive Society…
22 local restaurants set for 2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Twenty-two local restaurants will participate in the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, scheduled for…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…
Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…
Iowa House Republicans propose changes for apprenticeship, workforce training
Iowa House Republicans released their plan Wednesday, Feb. 4 to fill workforce shortages in Iowa…
Cottage Grove Place management company tops independent living satisfaction rankings for seventh year
LCS, the management company for Cottage Grove Place, has ranked first in resident satisfaction among…
Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners
Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…
Katie Hallman departs as Theatre Cedar Rapids executive director
Katie Hallman has departed her role as executive director at Theatre Cedar Rapids, the organization…
Farmers market vendor Luna’s Tacos opens permanent location in Iowa City
A former farmers market vendor took the leap to a brick-and-mortar location Jan. 19 with…
Pat McGrath accepts Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
Even as one of Cedar Rapids’ most prominent business leaders, Pat McGrath struggled to contain…
Skogman Insurance acquires Amana insurance agency
Skogman Insurance announced it has acquired Amana Insurance Agency, effective Feb. 1. The Amana agency…
Dr. Timothy Quinn to retire as Mercy Cedar Rapids president and CEO
Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire as president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center on April…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters…
