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Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following a $3.5 million donation from the Busse Foundation, the organization announced Thursday. The transformational gift brings the Foundation’s “Inspiring Big Dreams” campaign to completion and…
Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker stepping down
After more than 45 years as CEO of both Camp Courageous and the Camp Courageous…
Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant
Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar…
GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…
Cedar Rapids NAACP announces leadership for 2025-2027
Cedar Rapids-based Branch 4013 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)…
The Gazette to reduce print publication to three days a week
The Gazette has announced plans to move to a new print publication schedule, under which…
Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month
Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has…
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…
Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…
Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovations
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan.…
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…
Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and…
Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…
