Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa Airport records ninth straight passenger count record
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its ninth consecutive record month for passengers in September, with traffic 3.2% higher than the previous September. Year-to-date passenger traffic at CID is up 8% compared to the same period in 2024. Airport Director Marty…
Uptown Friday Nights returning this summer
For the first time since 2021, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees’ Uptown Friday Nights program will…
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…
Transamerica, Tata set to end partnership
Transamerica and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have mutually agreed to end their partnership, representatives from…
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.…
