Cedar Rapids

Kirkwood launches Skills Survey 2027 to assess regional workforce needs
Kirkwood Community College has opened its Skills Survey 2027, aiming to collect input from employers across its seven-county service area on projected workforce needs through 2027. The survey, available at www.kirkwood.edu/skills2027, is open through August 29 and is intended for…
Buildings offered for redevelopment as flood demolitions near end
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS –Two commercial buildings that were destined for demolition…

New Bo Books promotes local literature
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A hand-written sign at the entrance to New Bo…

Robins launches economic development group
By Dave DeWitte ROBINS – Attracting new businesses in Robins, one of the Corridor’s most…
New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a…

Braving winter weather
By Alesha L. Crews CORRIDOR — While some may view the winter as a time…

Victorian home’s restoration in Cedar Rapids attracting attention
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Mark Cardis remembers playing in the yard…

Olive’s Oil to open in The Fountains
Story by Katie Mills Giorgio Photo by Rachel Jessen CEDAR RAPIDS — The timing couldn’t…

Worley Warehousing poised for next level of growth
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – They have a deep bench. Worley Warehousing is a…

Junior Achievement reaches 43,000 Corridor students
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS—About 1,300 volunteers in the Corridor see the value in the…

Restaurant hopes to spur Kingston Village renewal
Story by Molly Altorfer Photo by Rachel Jessen CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar…

Nielsen continues Corridor education leadership
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS – During the past 50 years, Norm Nielsen’s career in…

Businesses open, grow in Czech Village/New Bo
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Newly opened clothing boutique, the blonde & the brunette,…

Women in business address gender gap
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS—The statistics speak for themselves. There are far fewer women than…

Women in business address gender gap
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS—The statistics speak for themselves. There are far fewer women than…

CR MedQuarter district enters next phase
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – The city’s medical district has a clearer vision of…





