Cedar Rapids

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…






