Cedar Rapids

Helix Electric to hire 400 workers for Cedar Rapids data center project
Helix Electric Inc., a national electrical contracting firm, announced plans Wednesday to hire 400 workers to support “a new data center construction project in Cedar Rapids.” The company didn’t specify the project, but two major data center projects are currently…
Former Sinclair stores in Eastern Iowa reopening
A number of former Sinclair convenience store locations in Eastern Iowa operated by Brew Oil,…

EntreFEST 2024 tickets now on sale
EntreFEST, a two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids…

International Flavors & Fragrances planning $22.2 million Cedar Rapids expansion
International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking state funding support for a $22.2 million expansion of…

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale
In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…

Akwi Nji named Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Artist in Residence
Local artist Akwi Nji is the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s 2024 Artist in Residence. The…

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.…
