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Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix of antique finds and local handmade art. The Glittering Pear, 620 7th Ave., hosted its official grand opening on Sunday, June 1. Owner Ravyn Eilderts…
Mediacom receives Human Resources Social Impact award
Mediacom has received the Content & Creativity Human Resources (C2HR) 2021 Social Impact Award, according…

CR School Superintendent named Iowa Superintendent of the Year
Noreen Bush, superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, has been named the 2021-22…

Save CR Heritage to dedicate its first-ever headquarters
Save CR Heritage will dedicate its first-ever headquarters this week, thanks to a unique agreement…

City of Tipton to plant 95 trees in derecho recovery effort
The City of Tipton is planting 95 trees on Tuesday, October 12th with the help…

Computer Aided Technology helping Iowa manufacturers stay competitive
Now that the Iowa Department of Economic Development’s Manufacturing 4.0 grant initiative has started accepting…

Leadership keys: Be intentional, be decisive, and care
Despite a 41-year career in industry, including 34 years at General Mills – 15 of…
Williamsburg Manufacturing invests
Covering just under four square miles, Williamsburg, Iowa is known for its manufacturing prowess in…
Mercy honored by American Heart Association for its stroke care
Cedar Rapids’ Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With…

UnityPoint Health to break ground on new memory care facility
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and Western Home Services officials will break ground on a…

Solon sending resolution to county supervisors on proposed housing development
The Solon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to send a resolution to the Johnson…

Tippie College of Business presented with UPS George Smith Prize
The Tippie College of Business was honored during ceremonies on Friday as a top college…

Two Cedar Rapids venues ranked as top selling venues worldwide
McGrath Amphitheatre and Paramount Theatre are among the best-selling venues in the world, according to…

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital partners with Cal’s Angels
Cal’s Angels, an Illinois-based pediatric cancer nonprofit, announced Thursday a partnership with the University of…

Groundbreaking today begins improvements to Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids officials and community partners celebrated a milestone today, breaking ground to begin construction…
Smouse House likely to be demolished after grant application fails
The Smouse House, home of the former Captain’s Table restaurant on South Iowa Avenue in…
