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Cedar Rapids officials ‘optimistic’ about attracting new grocer to former First Avenue Hy-Vee

Cedar Rapids officials said this week they’re increasingly “optimistic” about the prospects for attracting a new grocery store operator for the former Hy-Vee store at 1556 First Ave. NE. During the Cedar Rapids City Council’s Feb. 25 discussion, and formal…

Hy-Vee closing Cedar Rapids First Ave. store June 23

Hy-Vee will be permanently closing its store at 1556 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids…

Hy-Vee First Avenue Cedar Rapids

Evolving First and First West now includes larger, relocated hotel

As progress on the First and First West development in downtown Cedar Rapids grows more…

Construction of the Pickle Palace at First and First West is well underway.

Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023

A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…

Coyle's Hibachi Grill

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

Collins Community Credit Union to open new branch in Cedar Rapids

Collins Community Credit Union’s new full-service branch, located at 1800 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids,…

Collins Community Credit Union’s new full-service branch

Wells Fargo sets closing for CR branch

Wells Fargo Bank, 1800 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Wells…