Cedar Rapids

Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations
Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July 31. The funding will support accessibility and structural upgrades to Westminster House, a permanent supportive housing facility for veterans. The project will move the laundry…
CHOMP Delivery celebrates five-year anniversary
CHOMP Delivery, a local alternative to national food delivery services, is celebrating its fifth straight…

CR nonprofits host Homeowner Resources Workshop
Cedar Rapids residents will learn the basics of home buying and discover resources for down…

CR Dunn Brothers Coffee to celebrate one-year anniversary
Family- and minority-owned Dunn Brothers Coffee in Cedar Rapids is celebrating its first anniversary March…

Verizon expands 5G service to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
Residents across Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City now have access to higher speeds and…

Tomaso’s Pizza relocates to larger Cedar Rapids location
Tomaso’s Pizza is getting a new Cedar Rapids location after nearly 30 years of business. …

Kwik Shop locations in Cedar Rapids area sold, being rebranded as Sinclair
All five Kwik Shop locations in the Cedar Rapids metro area are in the process…

Collins Aerospace proposes $22 million expansion project in Cedar Rapids
UPDATE: The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, March 14 on a term…

Rotarians to embark on 25,000-mile flight, raising money for polio
Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, local Rotarians attempting to join an exclusive club of flying…

International Paper announces rebrand on 125th anniversary
International Paper has announced a company rebrand to align with its strategic vision to “Build…

Cedar Rapids seeks to modify agreement with Westdale redevelopment firm
Cedar Rapids officials are in the process of modifying its agreement with Frew Development Group…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets groundbreaking for final phase of modernization project
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, March…

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing
As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

CellSite Solutions expands into Texas, Alabama
CellSite Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, is expanding to new locations in Texas and Alabama…

UPDATED: Transamerica laying off another 42 Cedar Rapids employees
Transamerica is laying off another 42 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations, according to a…

Covenant Family Solutions expanding to Davenport
Covenant Family Solutions (CFS), a behavioral healthcare provider based in Cedar Rapids, announced the opening…
