Real Estate

Northtowne Cycling + Fitness, century-old Cedar Rapids bike shop, sold to new owner
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness bike shop, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, has been sold to Derek Meier of Cedar Rapids. Meier officially acquired the business Oct. 1 from longtime owners Derek and Jodi Stepanek, who had been searching…
ITC Midwest relocates Cedar Rapids headquarters
ITC Midwest, a regional electric transmission company, has relocated its headquarters to a newly renovated…

Construction begins on new B-Bop’s in Cedar Rapids; more on the way
Construction has begun on a new B-Bop’s location in northeast Cedar Rapids, company officials have…

Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County opens applications for $2.9 million in funds
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) has announced a new round of $2,900,000…

Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…

Alliance for Equitable Housing launches pilot program to enhance relations between tenants, landlords
The Alliance for Equitable Housing of Cedar Rapids has launched a new pilot program designed…

Public input on proposed Cedar Rapids casino focus on competition, nonprofits
More than 100 commenters voiced their views on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino during a…

NewBo City Market awarded $500,000 CAT grant for ‘Next Level Local’ expansion campaign
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 Community Attraction and…

Mercy Medical Center hosts ribbon-cutting at new Marion ER
Leaders from Mercy Medical Center and the city of Marion hailed the completion of Mercy’s…

Iowa housing market among nation’s most affordable, Common Sense Institute report says
Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa has released a new report detailing the state of the…

ALPLA breaks ground on $10-15 million training hub in Iowa City
ALPLA, a global manufacturer and recycler of packaging solutions headquartered in Austria, broke ground on…

New restaurant planned for historic Iowa River Power Building
The historic Iowa River Power building will once more be filled with diners and the…

Taco Gato in downtown Cedar Rapids closing
Taco Gato, a downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant that’s become known for its innovative take on…

University of Iowa moves forward with purchase of Old Capitol Town Center
The University of Iowa is moving forward with the full acquisition of the Old Capitol…

Hawkeye Downs redevelopment project moving ahead
Work is under way on a redevelopment project that promises to transform the Hawkeye Downs…

Texas Roadhouse to move to new Edgewood Road site in 2025
After nearly a quarter century of operation on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Texas…






