Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services) will be building a data center campus in southwest...
Economic Policy Institute revamps data library
This week, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) launched an updated and expanded version of its State of Working America data library, offering researchers, journalists...
Neumann to step down as Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director
Doug Neumann has announced plans to step down as executive director of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, stressing that he doesn’t consider the...
Redevelopment projects set to transform former Transamerica site
UPDATED with new comments: After years of starts and stops, a pair of redevelopment projects are set to finally transform the former Transamerica site...
ImOn Communications expands fiber network by 265 miles in 2024
Broadband provider ImOn Communications reported a significant expansion of its fiber Internet network in 2024, along with contributions totaling more than $580,000 to nonprofits,...
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development programming grants for the FY26 to FY28 cycle.
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Farm Credit Services of America returns $5.5 million to Eastern Iowa farmers
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, and Linn counties are set to receive $5.5 million in cash-back dividends from Farm Credit Services...
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week.
BHFO, Ebay’s largest seller of clothing, shoes and accessories,...
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting New Roots” campaign, which supports the construction of its...