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Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter
After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will vacate its permanent space on Ellis Boulevard at the end of May, the organization announced on social media. The decision follows recent leadership changes, including…
Potential, challenges define Corridor commercial real estate market
The future looks bright for commercial real estate development in the Corridor as the effects…

Right Dose Pharmacy more than doubles its size in Cedar Rapids
After experiencing 1,250% growth in business in less than four years, Right Dose Pharmacy of…

J-TEC names former NewBo Market exec as general manager
J-TEC Associates of Cedar Rapids has appointed Scott Kruger as its general manager. Mr. Kruger…

UnityPoint Health performs new stroke risk procedure
The heart team at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital performed the first WATCHMAN FLX Left…

IEDA board approves four Corridor-area project awards
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board on Friday approved awards for two established Corridor…

Deere & Co. reports strong second quarter
Deere & Company reported May 21 net income of $1.790 billion for the second quarter…

Meet the Heartlanders, Iowa’s new ECHL team
The somewhat awkwardly monikered “Iowa ECHL Hockey Club” has a new name, a new logo…

Freedom Festival announces 2021 schedule
After taking a year off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cedar Rapids Freedom…

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm launches health-focused energy seltzer
This week, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Iowa City is launching a new line of…

Survey shows depth of Iowa’s hospitality worker shortage
Around 92% of Iowa’s restaurants are actively seeking to immediately add staff according to a…

Second Amazon facility goes on market for $355 million
The recently completed Amazon AR Sort Fulfillment Center in Bondurant is on sale for nearly…

Iowa City to expand affordable homeownership program
A program aimed at giving lower and moderate income Iowa City residents a chance at…

NewBo City Market executive director resigns
NewBo City Market’s executive director announced he is resigning his position effective Saturday, June 26,…

Iowa City revises local mask mandate
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask mandate according to a release…

FRYFest is returning this fall after a 2020 hiatus
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, FRYFest is back. According to an announcement by FRYFest…
