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Ingredion hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $50 million Cedar Rapids expansion
Ingredion leaders and government officials took an opportunity Wednesday, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Rapids, to recognize not only Ingredion’s $50 million local expansion, but the plant’s long operating history and its symbiotic relationship with Iowa agriculture. “Today, we…
Pankaj Monga: How family, education, and leadership shaped a successful CEO
Pankaj Monga draws from a deep well of principles. Cultural bedrocks like family and education…

John’s Grocery to feature in ‘Death of a Brewer’ film
This summer, a team of filmmakers and producers will create what could be Iowa’s biggest…

Downtown Cedar Rapids SSMID 2025 initiatives set to enhance vibrancy, connectivity
The Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has announced a series of transformative…

Four new gates opened at Eastern Iowa Airport
The latest portion of the modernization project at the Eastern Iowa Airport is now complete,…

‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core
This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…

Iowa Business of Women’s Sports panelists: ‘The time is now’ to capitalize on growth
Generational superstars like Caitlin Clark have spurred an explosive increase in the relevance of women’s…

Catherine McAuley Center’s Immigration and Business luncheon addresses current immigration climate
The Catherine McAuley Center’s third annual Immigration and Business Luncheon and awards ceremony praised the…

Marion City Council begins process to close Marion airport runway
While allowing for the possibility of a viable alternate plan emerging, the Marion City Council…

Iowa Workforce Development honored for efforts to reduce unemployment
Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American…

Randy Walter named new Timberline Manufacturing CEO
Timberline Manufacturing, based in Marion, has announced the appointment of Randy Walter as its new…

Mount Mercy announces $2.1 million lead gift for Busse Football Center
Mount Mercy University has announced a $2.1 million lead gift from the Lavern T. and…

UI International Writing Program loses nearly $1 million in federal funding
The University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) has lost nearly $1 million in funding,…

Steindler Orthopedics announces transition to Epic EHR
Steindler Orthopedics has selected Epic, one of the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) platforms,…

The Golden Apple buffet officially opens in southwest Cedar Rapids
Buffet lovers, rejoice – The Golden Apple, the newest buffet restaurant in Cedar Rapids, finally…

Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…
