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Theatre Cedar Rapids to celebrate 100th birthday, kick off renovation
Theatre Cedar Rapids will mark its 100th anniversary Aug. 12 with a public celebration and groundbreaking for a major building renovation tied to its “Dream Here, Do Here” capital campaign. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the theater, 102…
Vermeer’s self-propelled baler is Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The coolest of the cool products manufactured in the Hawkeye State is an innovative piece…
Fashion accessory retailer Kendra Scott joins Iowa River Landing
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing (IRL) continues to expand its offerings with the addition of Kendra…
Bug Soother and Lion Bridge collaborate on Summer Soother Ale
Bug Soother bug spray has collaborated with Cedar Rapids-based Lion Bridge Brewing Company for a…
United Way of East Central Iowa helps issue $2.6 million in tax refunds
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) has helped issue millions in refunds to Iowa…
Travero holds grand opening of wind turbine blade recycling plant
After over a year in the making, REGEN Fiber’s new Fairfax recycling facility saw its…
University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…
Timberline Manufacturing earns 2023 RTX Premier Award
Timberline Manufacturing, a manufacturing company based in Marion, has announced that it has been recognized by…
From farm to feast: How Corridor restaurants work with local farms to enhance their menus
The phrase “farm-to-table dining” evokes many images: steaming platters of bacon and greens, freshly collected…
Mercy Cedar Rapids to host career fair in partnership with IowaWORKS
Mercy Cedar Rapids is hosting a career fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,…
‘Coolest Thing’ contest spotlights Iowa’s diverse, creative manufacturing sector
Even Chip Reeves, who heads Iowa’s largest publicly-traded bank and oversees deals every day that…
Iowa City Transit seeks feedback on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program
As a condition of using federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration, Iowa City Transit…
Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion seek new director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) is seeking a new full-time Talent Attraction Director…
Iowa City’s Pagliai’s Pizza building designated as historic landmark
An iconic Iowa City building with ties to Czech immigrants was recently designated a historic…
EV charging infrastructure growing slowly in Iowa
A devoted environmentalist, Mike Carberry purchased a Chevy Bolt last year and is now among…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees slight decrease from April
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.5 in April from 105.6 in March,…
