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Cedar Rapids dentist surrenders license after fraud, incompetence allegations

A Cedar Rapids dentist has agreed to surrender his license after the Iowa Dental Board charged him with failing to maintain competency standards and inappropriately prescribing drugs, according to an Oct. 2 story in the Iowa Capital Dispatch. The action…

Despite two-year moratorium, developers unveil plans for Cedar Rapids casino complex

While acknowledging the likelihood that a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses will be enacted,…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

Cedar Rapids conference speaker: Economic growth rooted locally

As a native of the Chicago suburb of Matteson, Illinois, Dr. Keith Taylor said it…

Dr. Keith Taylor

Affordable housing crisis: Limited options among issues facing low-income families

The cost of limited affordable housing has dramatically outpaced wages, and local families cannot keep…

Monroe Place Apartments was converted from an elementary school to 19 affordable apartment units in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK

Stanley Black & Decker acquires MSUITE

MSUITE, a Cedar Rapids-based construction technology startup, was acquired by Stanley Black & Decker, a…

Stanley Black & Decker announced the acquisition of MSUITE May 13.

Hy-Vee, Worley plan new warehouse facilities in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized city financial incentives for two new…

Hy-Vee warehouse

National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship coming to Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids and the Alliant Energy PowerHouse will host the 2023-2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling…

Women’s Wrestling Championship coming to Cedar Rapids

Raptors FC launching indoor soccer teams in Cedar Rapids

Professional indoor soccer is returning to Cedar Rapids. Officials with the Iowa Raptors FC and…

Cedar Rapids cyclists ride 3,000+ miles for Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day

Team Biking to Remember, a group from Cedar Rapids, rode more than 3,000 miles on…

Team Biking to Remember, a group from Cedar Rapids, rode more than 3,000 miles on their bikes to help raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day campaign.

Buff City Soap to open second Cedar Rapids location Thursday

Buff City Soap, a handmade retail franchise known for its plant-based soap and body products…

Buff City Soap Blairs Ferry

New McDonald’s coming to former bank site along First Avenue near Lindale Mall

Construction is under way on a new McDonald’s restaurant at the former site of a…

Construction work continues for a new McDonald's restaurant at 4520 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

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…

lifeguard jobs

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns this month

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance opens the 17th season of the Cedar Rapids Downtown…

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market map

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…

Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

New UI Urgent Care clinic opening in Cedar Rapids

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new UI Urgent Care in Cedar Rapids,…