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McGrath Family of Dealerships announces sale of Hawkeye Harley-Davidson
The McGrath Family of Dealerships has announced the pending sale of McGrath Hawkeye Harley-Davidson in Coralville to the Junge Automotive Group, a dealership ownership group in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor. The sale is expected to close Oct. 16, according…
UI Health Care reaches halfway point on Emergency Department expansion
The University of Iowa Health Care Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the state,…
Cedar Rapids council approves $348 million bid for Water Pollution Control Facility project
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously approved a $348 million bid this week…
Tata laying off 23 in Hiawatha, will close Hiawatha location
Tata Consultancy Services in Hiawatha is laying off 23 employees in Hiawatha as part of…
Horizons CEO Mike Barnhart to retire at end of November
Horizons chief executive officer (CEO) Mike Barnhart has announced his intention to retire, effective Nov.…
Cedar Rapids swimming pool owner allegedly linked to illness suing state for inaction on repair plans
A Cedar Rapids company accused of endangering the public health is now suing the state…
Schroeder named new Uptown Marion Main Street program director
The Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street program have announced the hiring…
Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.8% for fourth straight month
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in July, unchanged from June and .2% lower…
Johnson County adds first fully electric bus to SEATS fleet
The Johnson County SEATS department — which provides rides to older citizens, people with disabilities,…
Iowa City Council debates new ordinances to limit tobacco retailers
The Iowa City council continues to debate methods of discouraging tobacco and vape shops from…
Construction set to begin soon on new Kingston Yard parking ramp
Construction of a new 463-space parking ramp in the Kingston Yard development in Cedar Rapids…
Historic Lighthouse Inn destroyed in fire
The Lighthouse Inn and Supper Club, Cedar Rapids’ oldest restaurant that has hosted several historical…
Kinseth announces AC Hotel by Marriott for Kingston Yard
Kinseth Hospitality announced Tuesday that they will be developing a new AC Hotel by Marriott…
Raygun breakdancing at Olympics brings windfall for Iowa’s Raygun
A viral breakdancing performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has proven to be…
Axiom Consultants merges with Ruekert & Mielke
In a move that underscores the growing consolidation within the engineering industry, Axiom Consultants, an…
Iowa’s youth labor law leaves small businesses and teen workers in hot water
An Iowa bill meant to expand employment opportunities has backfired on the businesses it aimed…
