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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…

Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of Channel Fusion, pictured at the company’s Hiawatha office. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

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…

A historical photo shows George Buffon – wearing a white apron – standing in front of the saloon he owned at 401 E Market St, Iowa City, in 1899. The identities of the others in this photo are unknown. CREDIT JOHN’S GROCERY ARCHIVES

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…

Downtown Cedar Rapids

Four new gates opened at Eastern Iowa Airport

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

Eastern Iowa Airport new gates 1

‘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…

The Alliant Energy Tower, the CRST headquarters building and the Veterans Memorial Building

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…

Anne Nizzi-Clark Business of Women's Sports

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…

Alouise Francois, a student at Jefferson High School, gives an acceptance speech after receiving the Youth Leader Award at the third annual Catherine McAuley Center Immigration and Business Luncheon March 6.

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…

Marion airport

Iowa Workforce Development honored for efforts to reduce unemployment

Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American…

Iowa Workforce Development office unemployment

Randy Walter named new Timberline Manufacturing CEO

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

Randy Walter Timberline CEO

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…

Mount Mercy Busse Football Center

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,…

Steindler Orthopedic new clinic

The Golden Apple buffet officially opens in southwest Cedar Rapids

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

The Golden Apple buffet Cedar Rapids

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…

Business impact and policy outlook survey