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Guaranty Bank redevelopment project gets $10 million-plus state tax credit

The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $10 million-plus state tax credit. The tax credit, totaling $10,534,036, was announced Tuesday, Nov. 18 by the Iowa Economic Development Authority through the Historic…

Cedar Rapids council approves new action plan for Rockford Road area

Cedar Rapids officials are targeting the Rockford Road area including, and surrounding, the sports facilities…

Rockford Road micro-area

Alro Steel location in Cedar Rapids officially opens

Alro Steel has officially announced the opening of its new location at 9620 Earhart Lane…

Alro Steel Cedar Rapids exterior

Foundation officially launches fundraising campaign for new Cedar Rapids westside library

Today, a public library functions as much more than a repository for books and videos.…

Westside library rendering 2

Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February

Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…

Terri LeBlanc, co-owner of Swamp Fox Bookstore.

Historic Chandler Pump building enters new era as supportive housing apartments

Iowa’s 2020 derecho almost wiped out plans to transform the historic Chandler Pump building into…

A sign marks the history of the Chandler Pump Co., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

New Hyundai McGrath facility among Hiawatha development initiatives

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has announced updates on three Hiawatha business projects, including…

New McGrath Hyundai facility

Fourth time’s a charm; vacant Iowa City lot seeks to rezone once more

A vacant lot in Iowa City is once again up for rezoning consideration, following the…

Iowa City lot, Moss Ridge, is seeking to rezone

Hiawatha council approves new hotel feasibility study

A new study will be conducted to assess the feasibility of attracting a hotel or…

Hiawatha City Hall

Former Sears store at Lindale Mall sold

The former Sears store at Lindale Mall has been sold. Mall general manager Becky Eckley…

Lindale Mall former Sears

Mercy bondholder, trustee seek proceeds from sale of assets

Mercy Iowa City bondholder, Preston Community Capital, is seeking court approval to distribute sale proceeds…

Mercy Iowa City, located at 500 E. Market St.

Iowa City Community Theatre purchases land for new theater; will join South of 6 businesses

For years, the Iowa City Community Theatre (ICCT) has charmed its audience from its venue…

A sign marks the new location of the Iowa City Community Theatre.

Kiteville brings budget-conscious extended-stay model to Cedar Rapids

Kiteville, a company focused on no-frills, extended-stay accommodations, has opened its first Iowa location at…

Kiteville Cedar Rapids

Belltower Lofts project at former Marion Methodist Church again moving forward

After a series of revisions and assorted delays, the Belltower Lofts redevelopment project for the…

Belltower Lofts

Harbor Freight Tools expected to open at former Bed Bath & Beyond in Cedar Rapids

Harbor Freight Tools is expected to open a second Cedar Rapids location soon in the…

Former Bed Bath & Beyond

Plans for affordable housing project at former MAC site resurface

A developer is reviving plans for an affordable housing complex on the former site of…

Sebastian Jacolyn affordable housing 1