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Longtime sports reporter hopes new ‘Ecker Sports Report’ website will fill coverage void
Jim Ecker says he sees a void in sports coverage in Eastern Iowa, from high school sports to smaller colleges and local professional leagues. And he thinks his latest venture, “The Ecker Sports Report” – a new website officially launching…
NJCAA volleyball championship partnership extended with Cedar Rapids through 2030
Cedar Rapids will continue to host the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship through 2030 after…
Whirlpool to cut second shift at Amana plant; ‘fewer than 300’ workers affected
Whirlpool Corporation will cut second-shift production at its Middle Amana manufacturing facility effective July 5,…
DICK’S House of Sport opens in Cedar Rapids, featuring ‘experiential elements’
DICK’S House of Sport will celebrate a grand opening for its new House of Sport…
Officials investigating reports of drones near Eastern Iowa Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport’s Public Safety Department and federal aviation officials are investigating reports of…
Mi-T-M ePowerStation named 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
A Peosta-based manufacturer has taken the top prize in this year’s statewide competition celebrating Iowa-made…
Five Cedar Rapids companies receive SBA loans in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Iowa Architectural Foundation opens nominations for 2026 Community Enhancement Awards
The Iowa Architectural Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2026 Community Enhancement Awards, an annual…
2026 Choose Iowa Passport driving business to local farms and flavors
The State of Iowa is rolling out a free digital passport that encourages Iowans to…
University of Iowa launching research initiative to study state’s environmental health risks
The University of Iowa is launching a new research initiative July 1 aimed at studying…
Tri-County Enterprises acquires Community Builders Supply Co.
Cedar Rapids-based exterior contractor Tri-County Enterprises has acquired the assets of Waterloo-based Community Builders Supply…
Google grants $1.7 million for Iowa water stewardship
Google is granting $1.7 million to the Great Outdoors Foundation to support water conservation efforts…
Public hearing for proposed Palo data center ordinance draws vocal critics
Palo city officials have repeatedly stressed that a proposed city ordinance is intended to govern…
BankIowa to open new branch in Amana Colonies
BankIowa announced plans Tuesday to expand into Iowa County for the first time by opening…
Coe College receives FAA approval for Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot authorization
Coe College has received official authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to certify eligible graduates…
Theatre Cedar Rapids launches public phase of $9.5 million capital campaign
Theatre Cedar Rapids has launched the public phase of a $9.5 million capital campaign, seeking…
