Cedar Rapids
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…
Van Meter names new Chief Information Officer
Van Meter Inc. announced June 26 that Martina Schubert has joined the company’s leadership team…
Cedar Rapids school board approves sale of former Garfield, Arthur schools
The now-former Garfield and Arthur elementary schools in northeast Cedar Rapids officially have new owners.…
His Hands clinic nears 10,000 pairs of shoes in world-record collection effort
His Hands Free Clinic has received 9,725 pairs of shoes so far toward the clinic’s…
Meal POPs mobile app partners with Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
The restaurant cash voucher app Meal POPs has announced a partnership with the Freedom Festival…
Terracon named Design Firm of the Year by ENR Midwest
Terracon Consultants Inc., which grew from a single office in Cedar Rapids six decades ago…
Martin Equipment celebrates groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids facility
Martin Equipment, a fourth-generation, family-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer, celebrated the groundbreaking of…
EntreFEST: Andre Wright speaks on climate activism, empowering youth
Fashion activist Andre Wright rang in the third and final day of EntreFEST 2024 as…
Area leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to seek support for Tower Terrace Road project
This week, representatives of Marion, Cedar Rapids and other area communities traveled to Washington, D.C.,…
OPN Architects wins prestigious national award for Marion Fire Station design
OPN Architects, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has received a 2024 Architecture Honor Award by the…
Cedar Rapids council advances projects for proposed Google data center
A pair of initiatives advanced by the Cedar Rapids City Council this week are helping…
Via Sofia’s closes one Cedar Rapids restaurant
The Via Sofia’s restaurant at 1125 First Ave. SE has permanently closed its doors, according…
Cedar Rapids Community School District to sell Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) announced its plans for the sale and repurposing…
Cedar Rapids Tourism selected for 2024 Smart Stars Awards
As part of the 2024 Smart Stars Awards, Media company Smart Meetings selected The Cedar…
Harbor Freight Tools to open new Cedar Rapids store June 15
Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Cedar Rapids June 15, company…
From farm to feast: How Corridor restaurants work with local farms to enhance their menus
The phrase “farm-to-table dining” evokes many images: steaming platters of bacon and greens, freshly collected…
