Jeff Pomeranz
Hy-Vee announces initiatives to help residents impacted by First Avenue store closure
Hy-Vee officials have heard the concerns about the upcoming closure of the Hy-Vee store on First Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids – and they’re taking action. In the wake of meetings with Cedar Rapids city leaders regarding concerns surrounding the…
Cedar Rapids City Council to adopt ReLeaf Cedar Rapids plan
Immediately following the devastating derecho on August 10, 2020, Cedar Rapids city leadership identified that…
A bold, new workforce program
We have lauded Kirkwood Community College’s ability to develop programs that create a win-win situation…
Groundbreaking today begins improvements to Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids officials and community partners celebrated a milestone today, breaking ground to begin construction…
Cedar Rapids hires first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager
Elizabeth Buch has been hired to serve at the City of Cedar Rapids’ first Diversity,…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…
ICR Iowa reorganizing with focus on external marketing
An economic development venture launched three years ago to market the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area…
CR goes it alone for a win
CBJ Editorial There had been tacit agreement that the region should collaborate on three priorities:…
CR council backs $14.5M incentive deal for BAE
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A $14.5 million local incentive package to attract a new…
Make casino site a downtown catalyst
CBJ Editorial In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of…
City leadership fills a void
CBJ Editorial We don’t live in a perfectly cohesive region, but fortunately that hasn’t been…
CR to hire workforce development specialist
An aerial view of the city of Cedar Rapids. CREDIT EXPEDITED FREIGHT By Dave…
CR’s people-centric flood protection plan evolves
This Gateway to the River arch, designed for O Avenue west of Ellis Boulevard NW,…
Ron Corbett, CR’s economic development mayor, looks back
Ron Corbett, shown in his former office at Cedar Rapids City Hall during a December…
Hibu move more than fills downtown CR office gap
Hibu CEO Kevin Jasper discusses the company’s plans to relocate to the Town Centre building…
CR businesses avoid major flood damage, but challenges remain
City workers survey floodwaters and businesses on the other side of a line of Hesco…
