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2025 Forty Under 40: Jon Davidshofer
Jon Davidshofer Director of Development | Build to Suit | AGE: 35 Family: Wife, Rachel; daughter, Claire; black labs, Lucy and Maya Residence: Iowa City Hometown: Mount Vernon Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Iowa Who do you consider…
CRST plans to close driver training academy by year’s end
Freight transport company CRST will be closing their Cedar Rapids-based North American Driver Training Academy…

Cedar Rapids council approves plan to renovate Colonial Centre building for affordable housing
In the wake of a now-abandoned plan to turn the former Colonial Centre building in…

UIHC to convert main campus wing to 13 inpatient rooms
An $8 million University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics plan to transform the second level…

Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option
City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…
Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023
A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…

ESOPs forge company legacies
For Daniel Goldstein, the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) business operations go far…
Chris Klitgaard launches tech-based health care management firm
It didn’t take long for Iowa City entrepreneur Chris Klitgaard to embark on his latest…
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant closes in Coralville
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in Coralville appears to have closed, at least temporarily, after a…

Lori Sundberg to retire in 2023 as Kirkwood Community College president
Lori Sundberg has submitted her letter of intent to retire as Kirkwood Community College president.…

Coming soon: New leisure hub, relocated Pizza Ranch, and more
Lion Development Group is in the initial stages of developing an entertainment center featuring bowling,…

ICAD celebrates successes, looks to reimagined future
If the past two years have brought any progress in economic development, it’s that a…

Mount Vernon couple renovates space above Bauman’s clothing store
When Mike and Valerie Smith were looking to downsize from their Mount Vernon home a…

New age-restricted housing development coming to northeast Cedar Rapids
A new four-story, age-restricted housing development is on its way to a northeast Cedar Rapids…

Fong’s Pizza closing Cedar Rapids location Nov. 5
Fong’s Pizza is permanently closing its Cedar Rapids location in the NewBo neighborhood Nov. 5.…

IUB sets new public meetings for Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
The Iowa Utilities Board has set a new round of public informational meetings for a…






