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Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has made improvements in the health and wellness of its population. However, the state also is “challenged” by its slow population growth and many college-educated people…
Cedar Rapids council tables vote on modified country club tennis plan
Cedar Rapids Country Club leaders will have to wait for a city council decision on…
New Plumb Heart Center offers ‘one-stop shop’ for cardiac care
As Mercy Medical Center’s Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center formally opens its doors for…
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…
Guardian Training Institute helps first responders with mental health, resiliency
Bill Searls watched several of his coworkers in law enforcement and other first responders develop…
Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center hosts open house July 12
The new Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy is scheduled to open for…
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…
Immigrant Welcome Network looks to be a beacon of resources
When Mazahir Salih immigrated to the U.S. from Sudan in 1997, she had a million…
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,…
ISA expands to new industries, moves to mainly remote work
The Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based Halal certification and auditing organization, is…
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…
Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months
A moratorium on new industrial-scale solar and wind energy projects in Linn County has been…
Tower Terrace Road interchange at Interstate 380 officially opens
Traffic is now flowing on the Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha,…
