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QTS speaker David McCall CBJ Symposium

QTS speaker at CBJ symposium: Data centers, AI are already central to modern society

Data centers, and their AI processing capabilities, have grown to become an integral part of society in a relatively short timeframe, and their capabilities have become critical in various aspects of life, from health care and education to entertainment, QTS…

Reynolds praises child labor bill, hits back at critics in ABI speech

Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted her pro-business record — including recent passage of a bill that…

Governor Kim Reynolds speaks during the annual ABI conference June 14, 2023. CREDIT JOHN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

Uptown Friday Nights returning this summer

For the first time since 2021, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees’ Uptown Friday Nights program will…

Hazzard County Saloon

LFS class makes donation to support mental health services

The Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Class of 2023 finished its year of leadership education…

History Center program wins national award of excellence

The History Center in Cedar Rapids announced Friday it has received a prestigious national award…

The History Center Cedar Rapids

Transamerica, Tata set to end partnership

Transamerica and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have mutually agreed to end their partnership, representatives from…

Transamerica

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…

Kanlaya Barr John Deere economic forecast recession

Work set to begin on African American Museum renovation

The transformational renovation and expansion project at the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) formally…

African American Museum groundbreaking LaNisha Cassell

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…

Former Dragon building Cedar Rapids

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…

Construction of the Pickle Palace at First and First West is well underway.

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…

Western Fraternal Life building

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…

Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing