By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Being a talented public speaker can earn you a tremendous income or inspire profound conversations – or do both, if you’re Joel Osteen. As pastor of the largest church ...
It’s the third announced layoff of the year at Collins Aerospace facilities in Iowa. In March, Collins announced it had laid off 160 workers from its operations in Cedar Rapids, effective April 14.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce presented two new awards, and announced two new Uptown Marion events, at its 88th annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22. About ...
Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, which represents more than 1,200 businesses in the region. Ms. Abdel is responsible for leading ...
Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids in early October. Frew Development Group, which owns ...
The city of Tiffin broke ground Tuesday on its $10 million recreation center at 105 S. Park Rd. The facility has been a long time coming, said Mayor Tim Kasparek. “It’s amazing to believe that with ...
However, Hy-Vee sold their property at the site to Kwik Trip Inc., parent company of Kwik Star, in May for $1.55 million, according to Cedar Rapids assessor’s office records. Kwik Trip Inc., based in ...
The last Happy Joe’s Pizza restaurant in the Corridor has officially closed its doors. According to a Facebook post, the Happy Joe’s location at 3315 Williams Blvd. SW has been permanently closed, ...
“I’ve come to recognize that my mental health and physical well-being and that of my family must come first. While I have always strived to give my best, I no longer feel my contributions are aligned ...
Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found a humorous way to encapsulate the city’s progress at the annual Hiawatha State of the City address ...
University of Iowa junior and entrepreneur Dasia Taylor appeared in a segment on "Good Morning America" to showcase her hands-on STEM kit.
Ingredion leaders and government officials took an opportunity Wednesday, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Rapids, to recognize not only Ingredion’s $50 million local expansion, but the plant’s ...