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…
City of Iowa City will purchase S. Linn Street lot
The Iowa City City Council approved the $4.5 million purchase of 21 S. Linn St.…

Cedar Rapids council OKs option agreement with potential casino developers
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted July 11 to approve an option agreement for the…

Big Cedar Mega Site developers seek zoning change to expand opportunities
Developers of the Big Cedar Mega Site in southwest Cedar Rapids are hoping a new…

Developer plans to bring 57 new homes to Marion
A Marion developer is planning a new housing development on the city’s near north side,…

Iowa Finance Authority awards $15 million to affordable rental housing
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal…

Home prices, rents remain high with steep interest rates, slow construction
Sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact homeownership and affordability for…

Opening of Tower Terrace Road interchange represents key project milestone
The opening last month of the newest Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road, on…
Jeff Jones Furniture to close after 35 years, future building plans unknown
Jeff Jones finally got the perfect review. “I got this Google review and that was…

New mixed-use development planned near NewBo
A new mixed-use development in southeast Cedar Rapids is set to bring 85 market-rate units…

Group seeks deal with Cedar Rapids to purchase land for possible casino
If a statewide moratorium on new gaming licenses is lifted, the Cedar Rapids Development Group…

GreenState Foundation donates to expand Neighborhood Centers of JC’s programming
The GreenState Foundation committed to donating $75,000 over the next three years to the Neighborhood…

Volunteers for Matthew 25’s Transform Week to take on home repair projects
More than 200 volunteers will participate in Matthew 25’s 8th annual Transform Week in Cedar…

Learn about Cedar Rapids downtown history during architectural walking tour
The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) will present an architectural walking tour of downtown Cedar Rapids…
Existing home sales edged higher by 0.2% in May, Midwest sees decline
Existing-home sales marginally increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The…

David’s Bridal store in Marion closing by late June
The David’s Bridal store in Marion is set to close later this month, leaving an…






