Real Estate
John Deere workers plant their support in Habitat
The same John Deere factories where workers build its signature combines, tractors and construction/forestry machines shifted gears earlier this month to build homes and futures for Habitat for Humanity families. More than 1,200 workers across six Iowa and Illinois Deere facilities devoted…
Samsung Electronics to relocate, expand within Cedar Rapids
Samsung Electronics is relocating within Cedar Rapids and expanding its research and development operations as…
Geifman Group eyes more Iowa City expansion after early success
After a successful first venture into the Iowa City market, Bettendorf-based Geifman Group is looking…
Russell father-daughter team raises the family business to new heights
In Eastern Iowa, Russell may be one of the most recognized businesses of its kind.…
Don Hattery, co-founder of Shive-Hattery, dies at 96
Don Hattery, co-founder and former president and chairman of Shive-Hattery, died March 18, 2026, at…
Cedar Rapids council advances development agreement for former Transamerica site
A development agreement for a portion of the long-vacant former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance gets final approval
As several residents continued to voice concerns, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Monday…
Tiffin coffee shop Deja Brew opens second location at The Pines Pizza and Pub in Cedar Rapids
Deja Brew at The Pines, a new venture featuring a scratch-made bakery, coffee creations and…
Chipotle opens new Iowa City spot with drive-thru
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open a new location at 21 Sturgis Corner Drive,…
Kading Properties seeks Iowa cities with workforce housing needs
As communities across Iowa scramble to expand their housing stock – particularly options for working…
Sledgehammer event kicks off Horizons ‘Our Place’ senior center construction
The concussive thuds of sledgehammers reverberated through Horizons – A Family Service Alliance Friday, March…
Wendler Inc. earns double honors at Master Builders of Iowa conference
Cedar Rapids-based heavy civil construction firm Wendler Inc. walked away from the 2026 Master Builders…
Cedar Rapids council adopts redevelopment plan for First Avenue East
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted this week to adopt a First Avenue East Corridor…
NewBo Market scales back ‘Next Level Local’ expansion plans
Escalating construction costs have prompted Cedar Rapids’ NewBo City Market to scale back its Next…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended for setback ‘flexibility’
The first reading of a new zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of natural gas-fired…
Downtown Association leader: Retail development is a ‘numbers game’
Whatever the retail aspirations for a downtown area may be, one theme is clear: Retail…
