Cedar Rapids

Coe College president appointed to Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Coe College President David Hayes has been appointed to the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a group assembled to invigorate the Pre-K-12 talent pipeline toward STEM careers. Mr. Hayes, a 1993 Coe graduate, will bring STEM education knowledge and connections built…
New Dick’s House of Sport at former Sears could lead to closing of existing Dick’s Sporting Goods store
The opening of a new Dick’s House of Sport in the former Sears store in…

Former AMC theater in Cedar Rapids set to become trampoline park
It seems the former AMC Classic Westdale 12 movie theater in southwest Cedar Rapids will…

Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems…

Thompson Truck & Trailer acquired by Ascendance Truck Centers
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced that after 25 years as a local, family-owned company,…

Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,”…

Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services)…

Neumann to step down as Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director
Doug Neumann has announced plans to step down as executive director of the Cedar Rapids…

Redevelopment projects set to transform former Transamerica site
UPDATED with new comments: After years of starts and stops, a pair of redevelopment projects…

Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…

New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to…

High Properties names new president
High Properties in Cedar Rapids has named Steven Dolezal as the company’s new President. A native…

Cedar Rapids gets casino license on third try
The third time is the charm for supporters and developers’ efforts to bring a casino…

It’s decision day for proposed Cedar Rapids casino
For both supporters and opponents of the effort to bring a state-licensed casino to Cedar…

Catherine McAuley Center lays off nearly half its workforce in wake of federal refugee program cuts
The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for refugee resettlement programs nationwide has led the…

Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee
A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing…






