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IEDA board approves $9.8 million in tax credits for Sub-Zero expansion in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved tax credits of more than $9.8 million to support the expansion of the Sub-Zero facility in southwest Cedar Rapids. The tax credits are being awarded under the IEDA’s Business Incentives for…
Johnson County launches survey on future of Sheriff’s Office and Jail Facility
Thousands of Johnson County residents will soon receive a survey by mail seeking public input…

Nordstrom completes acquisition by founding family and Liverpool in $24.25 per share deal
Nordstrom Inc. announced this week the completion of its all-cash acquisition by members of the…

Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…

The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch
On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

Hiawatha HUB development project canceled
Development of the HUB, a project that originally promised to bring dozens of new housing…

Google plans ‘special investment announcement’ in Cedar Rapids May 30
Representatives of Google and local government leaders will participate in a “special Google investment announcement”…

5SeasonsFit Wellness Week launches June 22 in downtown Cedar Rapids
A new wellness initiative, 5SeasonsFit, will debut in downtown Cedar Rapids from June 22-28, offering…

UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care in Hiawatha opening June 1, now enrolling participants
UnityPoint Health has announced that its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)…

Greater IC opens applications for 35th annual Community Leadership Program
Applications are open for Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Community Leadership Program, Iowa City’s longest standing,…

With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Tiffany Earl Williams, CEO of Midwest Equity
Tiffany Earl Williams is the CEO of Midwest Equity and a broker at Skogman Commercial…

First MainStreet Insurance completes merger with Ruffcorn Insurance
First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI) announced Tuesday the finalization of a merger with Keokuk-based Ruffcorn Insurance,…

Cedar Rapids Walmart Supercenter unveils remodel with ribbon-cutting event
The Walmart Supercenter at 3601 29th Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids will unveil its first…

UI Health Care named No. 1 “most humanizing” U.S. health care brand
For the second year in a row, University of Iowa Health Care was dubbed the…

CRST president, CEO Mike Gannon discusses trucking company’s past, present and future
It’s become a tradition of sorts for CRST to be named the Corridor Business Journal’s…






