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Almoayyed returns to Cedar Rapids government as economic development director
Jasmine Almoayyed has been appointed director of Economic Development & Development Services for the City of Cedar Rapids, returning to city government after a stint in higher education leadership at Kirkwood Community College. Cedar Rapids city manager Jeff Pomeranz announced…
Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the…
Existing-home sales dipped .5% in April; prices reached new high
U.S. existing-home sales dipped .5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4…
IOWA 500: Meet Greg Bush, president and CEO of McCarthy-Bush Corp.
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
The next act: Theatre Cedar Rapids reimagines and honors its historic home
Theatre Cedar Rapids (TCR), Iowa’s largest nonprofit producing theatre, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.…
IWD to deploy modernized unemployment system
Unemployed workers in Iowa soon will be accessing a new system in order to process…
UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery disease
University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon…
Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than…
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)…
