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Raising Cane's chicken fingers restaurant now plans Cedar Rapids opening in 2021
A franchisee of Raising Cane's, a Baton Rouge, La., chicken fingers restaurant chain, plans to break ground in early 2021 for a northeast Cedar Rapids location. → Read More
Collins Road Theatres reopens soon with recliners, COVID filters in air system
Customers will notice some readily apparent changes when the Collins Road Theatres, across from Lindale Mall in Marion, reopen this month. But some upgrades will not be so obvious. → Read More
Czech Village NewBo district part of pilot program to help coach small businesses
Small business owners in the Czech Village New Bohemian Main Street District have a new tool. → Read More
How Cedar Rapids area stores are handling Black Friday shopping (plus store hours)
CEDAR RAPIDS - Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, will look very different this year as retailers and shoppers adjust to rising COVID-19 infections. → Read More
Collins Road Square recovering from derecho
CEDAR RAPIDS - After sustaining serious damage from the Aug. 10 derecho, repairs are nearing completion at the Collins Road Square shopping center across from Lindale Mall. → Read More
Midwest economic index highest since 2004
A monthly Midwest regional business conditions index expanded in October to its highest level in 16 years. → Read More
Wedding barn latest addition to Kacena Farms
What started as a Christmas tree farm in 2010 has expanded over the years to add a 40-year pumpkin farm, a food truck and, most recently, a rustic wedding barn. → Read More
Post office updating delivery fleet in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS - In some Cedar Rapids neighborhoods, the long-familiar thunk-thunk-thunk of a mail carrier's truck on its way is being replaced with a far-more silent approach. → Read More
Rural Mainstreet Index at pre-pandemic levels
An economic index based on a survey of bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwest states dependent on agriculture and/or energy rose this month to its highest level since January. → Read More
New training program aimed at displaced Iowans
Iowans who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic have an opportunity to train for new careers in computer technology. → Read More
Shipping bottlenecks affecting supplies, delivery, Midwest business index shows
For the fourth straight month, a reading of business conditions in Iowa and eight other Midwest states expanded in September to its highest level since May 2018. → Read More
Women working in coronavirus pandemic sought for survey Study aimed at understanding wide range of challenges
A survey seeking information from women working during the coronavirus pandemic hopes to better understand the wide variety of challenges they face. → Read More
Dental offices set for Edgewood and 42nd Street NE corner in Cedar Rapids
Construction has begun on a Cedar Rapids office building at the busy corner of Edgewood Road and 42nd Street NE that primarily will house dental practices. → Read More
Marion Walmart, Coralville Aldi stores add products, adjust layouts
Two national retailers with stores in the Corridor have completed remodeling projects, expanding product lines and resetting the layout of their stores. → Read More
Gordmans to close Cedar Rapids, Coralville stores Sunday
After a brief reprieve, Gordmans stores in Cedar Rapids and Coralville will close permanently this Sunday. → Read More
Almost a quarter of rural bank CEOs see Midwest rural recovery
A monthly survey of rural bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwestern states found almost a quarter - 23.1 percent - said their local economies were back to pre-coronavirus levels. → Read More
Park Place developers sign major tenant
Construction is on schedule for Park Place and City Center, a $275 million, more than 450-acre mixed use development west of Interstate 380 in Tiffin. → Read More
Westfield Tennis Club in Cedar Rapids may be closed a year after derecho damage, owner says
CEDAR RAPIDS - A private indoor tennis facility in southwest Cedar Rapids was so significantly damaged by the Aug. 10 derecho storm that it likely will be closed for at least a year. → Read More
Financial decision led to Cedar Rapids First Ave. McDonald's closing
The franchise owner of the McDonald's at 1530 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids has closed the restaurant, but he wants to work with city officials to develop options for improving the area. → Read More
Roof contractors facing 10- to 12-week delays in Cedar Rapids area
If you need a new roof because of the Aug. 10 derecho storm, don't be surprised if your contractor tells you it could be weeks - or even months - before the work can begin. → Read More