Cedar Rapids
ROOTs disaster recovery housing program finds new life
The Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs) program in Cedar Rapids built 869 homes after the 2008 flood before going dormant in 2017. After the 2020 derecho, the program was revived with a similar mission and slightly altered framework. City officials…
Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor
Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…
Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in…
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…
Ryan Companies marks 35 years in Cedar Rapids with new downtown office
Ryan Companies US Inc. has moved into a new downtown office space at Kingston Yard,…
Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…
Tenth Kwik Star in Cedar Rapids area set to open in early 2026
Kwik Star plans to open its tenth Cedar Rapids area location early next year at…
Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the…
Last Happy Joe’s in Corridor closed
The last Happy Joe’s Pizza restaurant in the Corridor has officially closed its doors. According…
Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for…
Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…
Eastern Iowa Airport logs seventh straight record month for passengers in July
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its seventh consecutive record month for passenger traffic in July,…
Collins Aerospace technology adopted by JetBlue for predictive flight operations
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, announced it has begun providing JetBlue Airways with FlightAware…
