Cedar Rapids

His Hands Free Clinic to unveil donor wall, welcome new executive director at June 27 open house
His Hands Free Clinic will host an open house on Friday, June 27, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of its “Great Need. Great Care.” capital campaign donor wall and to introduce new executive director Cathy D’mello. The open…
Wells Fargo closing banking operations in downtown Cedar Rapids
Wells Fargo is closing its branch banking operations in downtown Cedar Rapids at 11 a.m.…

African American Museum of Iowa celebrates renovation with ribbon-cutting
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) in Cedar Rapids held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb.…

‘A historic moment’ as Cedar Rapids council authorizes data center development agreement
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously Feb. 27 to authorize a development…

Shive-Hattery announces acquisition of Helix Design Group in Tacoma, Washington
Shive-Hattery, an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has announced the acquisition of…

‘Angel of Czech Village’: Mary Kay Novak McGrath passes away at 69
Over the years, Mary Kay Novak McGrath became affectionately known as “The Angel of Czech…

Outback Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids closed permanently
The Outback Steakhouse location in Cedar Rapids permanently closed its doors Feb. 23, ending the…

New Kirkwood president Fisher stresses collaboration at inauguration
Even amid the pomp and circumstance common to inauguration ceremonies, new Kirkwood Community College president…

Quaker launches ‘You’ve Got This,’ first-ever global brand platform
Quaker has unveiled its first-ever global brand platform, “You’ve Got This,” celebrating everyday people who…

Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids inspires members to support local
The Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery, 616 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, was full of…

Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster
Julia Sakharova has been hired as the new concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids.…

Van Meter now part of Information Solutions Value-Added Reseller program
Van Meter Inc. in Cedar Rapids is now one of the first electrical distributors in…

Applications now open for Cedar Rapids ROOTs affordable housing program
Applications are now open for the city of Cedar Rapids’ Redeveloping Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs)…

End of an era: Auction under way to sell Sykora Bakery equipment
It appears the Sykora Bakery legacy in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has come to an…

Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids community solar garden begins generating energy
The Cedar Rapids Community Solar garden is now generating renewable energy for the more than…

Developers propose $576 million data center project in Cedar Rapids
A $576 million data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids, now in the preliminary stages…
