Cedar Rapids
IPERS is ‘secure and guaranteed for life,’ CEO says in Cedar Rapids stop
Despite proposals floated this summer to dramatically revamp the funding structure of the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS), “the benefit is secure and guaranteed for life no matter what,” IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski said Wednesday, Dec. 3 during a…
Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…
GreatAmerica Financial Services wins 2024 Frank Award for Best Leasing Company
The Cannata Report presented GreatAmerica Financial Services with its 2024 Frank Award for Best Leasing…
Holmes Murphy named among Best Places to Work in Insurance
Holmes Murphy was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance…
Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino
A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming…
Forum for veterans, caregivers to be held at DeWolf Innovation Center Nov. 21
The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia, in collaboration with the…
Taco Gato in downtown Cedar Rapids closing
Taco Gato, a downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant that’s become known for its innovative take on…
Hawkeye Downs redevelopment project moving ahead
Work is under way on a redevelopment project that promises to transform the Hawkeye Downs…
Texas Roadhouse to move to new Edgewood Road site in 2025
After nearly a quarter century of operation on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Texas…
Toyota Financial Services announces plans to lay off 54 remaining Cedar Rapids employees
As the final step in Toyota Financial Services’ closure of its Cedar Rapids operations, the…
Tiffany O’Donnell named CBJ’s 2024 Most Influential Leader
Even as a prominent local figure who’s now been named the Corridor Business Journal’s Most…
Coe College launches direct entry program to train next generation of pilots amid industry shortage
Coe College will launch a direct entry program for Fall 2025 applicants pursuing its aviation…
Month-long Teamsters strike against Cargill resolved
The month-long Teamsters Local 238 strike against the Cargill corn milling plant in southeast Cedar…
Hornbill Asian Market near former Hy-Vee set to address food access gaps
Hornbill Asian Market is establishing a new location at 1445 First Ave. SE in Cedar…
New Wings2Water ‘Water Warrior’ award to recognize difference-makers
Wings2Water, a Cedar Rapids-based environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi…
BAE Systems demonstrates next-generation M-Code Global Navigation Satellite System user equipment technology
BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated M-Code signal tracking with an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite…
