Cedar Rapids
Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations as its 2026 grant recipients, distributing a total of $30,000 across projects in Iowa and beyond. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients…
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…
Cedar Rapids fire marshal orders Kiteville Minimalist Living Community to be vacated for multiple safety violations
The Cedar Rapids fire marshal’s office has ordered the Kiteville Minimalist Living Community at 525…
President of Mercy Medical Center Foundation announces retirement
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced the upcoming retirement of its president, Lorrie Erusha,…
St. Luke’s Hospital is using AI technology for colon cancer detection
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now…
Cedar Rapids council approves development agreement for QTS data center project
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after…
Collins Aerospace awarded U.S. Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability design agent contract
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a follow-on contract, with a potential for…
O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5…
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
Cedar Rapids casino could generate $2.25 billion in economic impact after 10 years
Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), an Urbandale-based economic research and analysis firm, has released an economic…