Real Estate
WRH rebrands as Wendler Inc., plans move to Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District
WRH, the heavy civil contractor whose recent work has involved development of Cedar Rapids’ permanent flood protection system, has rebranded as Wendler Inc. and will relocate its headquarters to the city’s NewBo District by the end of the year. The…
BMO Harris receives regulatory approval to acquire Bank of the West
BMO Financial Group has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its acquisition of Bank…
North Liberty developer pitches sports facility, seeks city partnership
A proposed entertainment district in North Liberty will include a 33,600-square-foot sports recreation facility that…
Iowa City Council advances senior housing community plan
Iowa City Council unanimously voted on first consideration Jan. 24 to rezone the future site…
Dual-brand hotel seeks March groundbreaking in Coralville
A dual-brand, four-story hotel and accompanying retail space could be in development soon in Coralville…
Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool partner on energy-efficient Cedar Rapids home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have come together to build an energy-efficient,…
City of Washington receives $400,000 grant for housing rehabilitation
The city of Washington received $400,00 for a housing rehab pilot program under the state’s…
Existing-home sales down 1.5% in December
Existing-home sales declined for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association…
Iowa Memorial Union’s $81M revamp to have mental health center
The University of Iowa is looking to renovate Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and close the…
NAHB report: Material shortages ease, with notable exceptions
In May 2022, the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing blog reported on…
Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville
Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…
Iowa Interstate Railroad plans new transloading facility at Iowa City Industrial Campus
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS), based in Cedar Rapids, has purchased approximately 30 acres at…
Coworking hub opens in Marion at Broad and Main project
A new coworking hub called Cowork 1107 overlooking City Square Park has opened inside of…
Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year
If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…
International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant
UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…
