Cedar Rapids
Google plans ‘special investment announcement’ in Cedar Rapids May 30
Representatives of Google and local government leaders will participate in a “special Google investment announcement” in Cedar Rapids next Friday, May 30. The announcement comes after Google was identified in March 2024 as the company developing a monumental data center…
Wealth management firm Creative Planning acquires BerganKDV
Kansas City-based investment advisor Creative Planning LLC has acquired BerganKDV, the companies announced recently. BerganKDV’s…
John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild
While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…
Work set to begin on African American Museum renovation
The transformational renovation and expansion project at the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) formally…
Greater CR Community Foundation approves nearly $4 million in grants
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board of directors recently approved $3.79 million in grants…
Project set to bring new life to former Dragon building in downtown Cedar Rapids
An adaptive reuse project to bring the former Dragon restaurant building in Cedar Rapids back…
Eco Lips expands insect repellent to protect against ticks
Cedar Rapids-based Eco Lips, home of Bug Soother Deet-free Natural Insect Repellent, is expanding its…
Evolving First and First West now includes larger, relocated hotel
As progress on the First and First West development in downtown Cedar Rapids grows more…
Commission advances rezoning for new Dunkin’ at former Western Fraternal Life building
The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has advanced a rezoning proposal that would transform the former…
Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle
Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…
Cedar Rapids council endorses Conveyor Engineering expansion plan
The Cedar Rapids City Council has approved financial support for a planned $5 million expansion…
New owners of Cedar Rapids’ Caucho plan to extend menu
Caucho, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia neighborhood, is under new leadership.…
Pearson plans 37 layoffs in Cedar Rapids
Pearson has announced plans to lay off 37 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations. The…
CR receives Aa1 Bond Rating on general obligation debt
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a Aa1 rating to the City of Cedar Rapids’ $57.9…
Kirkwood names Kristie Fisher next president
Kristie Fisher, president of Iowa Valley Community College District and former senior director for ACT,…
Mayor: Cedar Rapids’ plate filled with success, opportunities
Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell laid out a full-course meal theme for the annual State…
