Cedar Rapids
African American Museum of Iowa to open exhibit on Black farming history
The African American Museum of Iowa will open a new exhibit Oct. 17 exploring the connection between Black communities and agriculture. “Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy” examines farming’s role in Black communities’ efforts toward economic independence, cultural preservation and self-determination.…
Alliant rate increase proposal draws support, criticism at public comment meeting
Comments were nearly equally split between supporters and opponents as the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB)…
Supporters gather for dedication of HallMar Village senior living community
As supporters and staff gathered Thursday, Nov. 2 for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for…
EPA fines Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids for alleged hazardous waste violations
Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency…
Cedar Rapids ‘Go Red for Women’ event set for Nov. 2
Hundreds of people are expected to gather Thursday, Nov. 2 for the Cedar Rapids “Go…
UFG Insurance cuts 40 employees
UFG Insurance, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has cut 40 employees from its workforce, according to…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…
Solutions Management Group breaks ground in Cedar Rapids
Solutions Management Group (SMG) has begun construction on a new office and warehouse facility in…
JCPenney signs lease extension at Westdale Town Center
JCPenney has signed a lease extension at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids, officials with…
GoDaddy completes another round of layoffs; company mum on specifics
GoDaddy has apparently instituted another round of layoffs, but a corporate spokesperson has declined to…
Stamats celebrates centennial, looks to future in move to new home
There are only about 1,000 companies in the United States that have been in business…
Mercy holds groundbreaking for new emergency department in Marion
Mercy Medical Center officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the hospital’s new…
Collins Aerospace layoffs in Cedar Rapids take effect
Layoffs of 68 Collins Aerospace workers in Cedar Rapids take effect Friday, Oct. 13, after…
Brew Oil: Sinclair stores closed due to lease issues, property owner’s bankruptcy
Brew Oil was forced to close Sinclair-branded convenience stores in Eastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids,…
UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services call off merger plans
UnityPoint Health is no longer pursuing a merger with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UnityPoint officials announced…
Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex
Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…
