Cedar Rapids

Theatre Cedar Rapids to celebrate 100th birthday, kick off renovation
Theatre Cedar Rapids will mark its 100th anniversary Aug. 12 with a public celebration and groundbreaking for a major building renovation tied to its “Dream Here, Do Here” capital campaign. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. at the theater, 102…
Tanager launches mental health support groups
Tanager, a mental health support organization based in Cedar Rapids, has launched new monthly support…

Informatics launches in-house SEO studio
Informatics Inc. has announced the launch of its new in-house specialty studio, SEO Boost. This…

Kiteville brings budget-conscious extended-stay model to Cedar Rapids
Kiteville, a company focused on no-frills, extended-stay accommodations, has opened its first Iowa location at…

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids appoints Steffen as new executive director
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, 1075 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, has appointed Elly Steffen, FACHE,…

Harbor Freight Tools expected to open at former Bed Bath & Beyond in Cedar Rapids
Harbor Freight Tools is expected to open a second Cedar Rapids location soon in the…

Plans for affordable housing project at former MAC site resurface
A developer is reviving plans for an affordable housing complex on the former site of…

Planning Commission recommends rezoning for addition to Big Cedar Industrial Center
A rezoning request for a substantial addition to the Big Cedar Industrial Center is on…

PHOTO GALLERY: Pickle Palace nears public opening
The long-awaited full opening of the Pickle Palace in downtown Cedar Rapids is imminent. After…

Unimpaired locations in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids closed
The Unimpaired dry bar locations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, which were touted as…

Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024,…

ADM plans to purchase two flavoring firms
ADM announced agreements this week to purchase two global flavoring ingredient firms. The company plans…

Jennifar Bassett named new Downtown District program manager
Jennifar Bassett has been hired as the new program manager of the Cedar Rapids Downtown…

Michaels to open new store at Westdale Town Center
Michaels, a national retailer known for arts and crafts supplies, will be opening a new…

Big Grove Cedar Rapids nears opening date
A preview of Big Grove Brewery’s new Cedar Rapids taproom Thursday, Dec. 7, offered a…

The Lucky Cat to close in February 2024
The Lucky Cat, which has hosted comedy shows and other events in downtown Cedar Rapids…