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Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project

A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids – which, when completed, is expected to be the largest economic development project in the city’s history. The invitation-only event…

New tech tools give insurers insight on risk

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – Technology is improving the way United Fire Group insures…

Proposed baseball complex could bring top players

By Dave DeWitte MARION – The name of a proposed 17-field baseball complex planned here…

Modern Companies tripling space with move

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS –Modern Companies, the largest mechanical contractor in the Corridor, is…

Midwest Metal Products perseveres after 50 years

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS –Growing and sustaining a family business brings a different list…

Retail recruiting paying dividends in CR

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — When Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomerantz and city…

Wi-Fi more common in Corridor downtown areas

By Dave DeWitte A revival in public Wi-Fi systems is bringing improved connectivity to downtown…

Customer service positions outnumber applicants

By Dave DeWitte CORRIDOR – The humble customer service representative is one of the occupations…

Cell phone repair business bustling in Corridor

By DaveDeWitte Cell phone repair shops, a growing business niche in the Corridor, are filling…

Henry Russell Bruce and ME&V to merge

Henry Russell Bruce (HRB) and ME&V Advertising + Consulting today announced the signing of a…

New facility positions BHFO for growth

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – BHFO is on the go. The $25-million-per-year company, which…

Montessori school offers downtown experience

By Molly Altorfer CEDAR RAPIDS – Once the winter weather breaks, members of the downtown…

Three new venues for ‘I do’

By Deanna Howard CORRIDOR — Booking a wedding venue just got a little easier. There…

Small business counseling with a twist

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — With a new small business counseling program called 99BIZ,…

New Bohemia Station project moves forward after delay, changes

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An added story and added city share of the…

Connecting students with careers

By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — Laurie Worden is a passionate advocate for growing local…