Cedar Rapids
UPDATED: Longtime Cedar Rapids jeweler Herman Ginsberg dies at 99
Emil Herman Ginsberg, an icon of the Cedar Rapids area jewelry community and a prominent leader in several civic and business organizations, passed away April 20 at the age of 99. “Known as ‘Herman’ to just about everybody, from his…
First MedQuarter commissioned mural completed
A new mural on the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along…
Tower Cafe opening in Alliant Energy tower
A new restaurant, Tower Cafe, is opening Friday, Aug. 5 on the street level of…
United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022
United Fire Group (UFG) on Aug. 4 reported a UFG net loss for the second…
Alliant Energy doubles battery storage capacity in Iowa
A new 5-megawatt (MW) energy storage system in Cedar Rapids will double Alliant Energy’s battery…
Earnings, profit up substantially for ADM in second quarter
Strong revenue figures drove ADM to dramatic increases in net earnings and operating profit for…
Presaj winner of SBDC Small Business of the Month Award
America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) announces that Presaj, located in Cedar Rapids, is…
Cedar Rapids council rejects appeal of Kestrel Heights plat approval
The Cedar Rapids City Council has rejected an appeal of the City Planning Commission’s approval…
Collins Aerospace drives Raytheon earnings growth in second quarter
Despite a decline in military and aerospace sales volume, Raytheon Technologies on July 26 reported…
Second hotel under construction at Westdale Town Center
Construction is underway on a second hotel at the Westdale Town Center. Todd Nelson, executive…
IEDA awards $9 million grant for Cedar Rapids reinvestment
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has given final approval to a grant to support…
Buie succeeds Lehrman as Involta CEO
Current Involta president Jim Buie has been named the Cedar Rapids-based company’s new president and…
A Touch of Class Event Center and Catering changes name, rebrands
A Touch of Class, an event venue and catering business 5977 Mount Vernon Road SE,…
Kirkwood, Mercy partner to offer financial assistance to nursing students
Kirkwood Community College and Mercy Medical Center have announced a new partnership that will help…
First phase of Prairie Landing housing development launches
The first phase of the Prairie Landing housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids was officially…
Derecho recovery funding session for housing developers set for July 15
The City of Cedar Rapids, in conjunction with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will host…