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HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…
First housing units at Crossing on Boyson nearing completion
The first building in the Crossing on Boyson housing development in Hiawatha is expected to…
Eastern Iowa couple acquires renowned Oregon Flute Store
Jonny and Maria Lipford of Cedar Rapids, esteemed figures in the flute community, have announced…
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Economic Alliance launch workforce recruitment campaign
Historically, communities in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area have found themselves competing for economic development…
New senior living complex coming to Hiawatha
A new 40-unit senior living complex is on its way to the west side of…
Tower Terrace Road project again denied federal RAISE grant
Area leaders are once again pondering their next steps after learning that for the fourth…
Tower Terrace Road interchange at Interstate 380 officially opens
Traffic is now flowing on the Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha,…
Crystal Group names Aaron Maue as new CEO
Crystal Group, Inc., a manufacturer of rugged high-performance computing solutions, has named Aaron Maue as…
World Class Industries to open new Hiawatha facility
World Class Industries announced the opening of a ninth location, its new Supply Chain Integrator…
ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…
Kwik Shop locations in Cedar Rapids area sold, being rebranded as Sinclair
All five Kwik Shop locations in the Cedar Rapids metro area are in the process…
GoDaddy confirms 35 layoffs in Hiawatha
GoDaddy has confirmed that 35 employees will be laid off from its Hiawatha operation. The…
GoDaddy laying off 8% of global workforce
GoDaddy is laying off 8% of its global workforce as the domain registrar and hosting…
Cedar Rapids Shoot 360 location to open in February
After watching their three sons play basketball at their home and invite friends to spend…
CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Iowa parks, schools receive water bottle filling stations
Visitors to Tucker Park in Hiawatha now have access to an Elkay water bottle filling…