Cedar Rapids
Tenth Kwik Star in Cedar Rapids area set to open in early 2026
Kwik Star plans to open its tenth Cedar Rapids area location early next year at 4001 First Ave. SE, company officials have confirmed. Ben Leibl, a spokesperson for Kwik Star, said construction of the new store has already begun, with…
Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition under way
The parking ramp near Lindale Mall in northeast Cedar Rapids is being demolished, and mall…
No talks slated as Ingredion strike nears end of second month
As a strike between Ingredion and its unionized plant employees in Cedar Rapids nears the…
Granddaughter carrying on Freda’s Beauty Rama tradition
Freda’s Beauty Rama & Gift Shop has been in the spotlight as the community rallies…
Cedar Rapids Transit announces fare changes
Cedar Rapids Transit, which operates the public bus service throughout the city, will resume fare…
Nordstrom board adopts ‘poison pill’ to fend off potential takeover
In the wake of a Mexican upscale retailer’s move to purchase 9.9% of Nordstrom’s stock,…
Rexco Equipment acquires JP Scherrman equipment dealer
Rexco Equipment, a heavy and compact construction equipment dealer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has acquired…
Nordstrom to lay off more than 200 Cedar Rapids workers
Nordstrom plans to lay off more than 200 workers at its warehouse and distribution center…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation approves more than $1.8M in grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $1.84 million…
Corridor businesses, leaders named Prometheus Awards finalists
Businesses and influential figures throughout the Corridor are finalists for the 2022 Prometheus Awards, presented…
New Cedar Rapids McDonald’s opens, older Marion location closes
The opening of a new, state-of-the-art McDonald’s restaurant just south of Lindale Mall in Cedar…
Costume shop in downtown CR business closing
Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…
‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…
JRS Pharma plans $18 million manufacturing expansion in southwest Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council will be sponsoring JRS Pharma’s application for state financial assistance…
BAE Systems awarded anti-jam receiver contract for F-15 jets
BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology…
