Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895 annually for the next five years. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to improve retention and graduation rates for students who…
Cedar Rapids raises lifeguard starting wage to attract more applicants
In an effort to recruit more lifeguards to work at Cedar Rapids municipal pools, the…
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns this month
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance opens the 17th season of the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Various activities planned in Marion for Bike to Work Week
After a two-year hiatus, the cities of Marion and Cedar Rapids are bringing back Bike…
Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are…
New UI Urgent Care clinic opening in Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new UI Urgent Care in Cedar Rapids,…
Inclusive ICR launches free diversity, equity and inclusion assessment for area employers
*This story was originally posted on April 18* Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a…
Farmers markets in the Corridor have a new look since pandemic
Changes are underway at farmers markets in the Corridor, as the outdoor season kicks off…
Opinion: Cancel the ICR Iowa brand
When a business has a product, service or brand that isn’t being embraced, typically leaders…
St. Luke’s Foundation accepting applications for Rural Healthcare Grant program
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant program, which provides…
Folience named national ESOP Company of the Year
Folience, a Cedar Rapids-based holding company whose properties include The Gazette, received the ESOP Association’s…
Union official hopeful for resolution of strike against King’s Ready-Mix
An officer with Teamsters Local 238 says the union is open to continued negotiations with…
Local businesses gear up for Cinco de Mayo in Cedar Rapids
It may not be an official U.S. holiday, but many local businesses in Cedar Rapids…
Toyota Financial cuts 322 jobs in Cedar Rapids as part of office closure plan
Toyota Financial Services will be eliminating 322 positions at the company’s Cedar Rapids customer service…
Teamsters members say wage dispute at heart of strike against King’s Ready-Mix
Citing a wage dispute, members of Teamsters Local 238 are in the second day of…
His Hands Free Clinic Cedar Rapids celebrates 30 years of service
His Hands Free Clinic, 1245 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, is celebrating 30 years of…
