Big Cedar Rapids projects see 2020 launch after 2019 delays
At least eight projects valued at $20 million or more each and promising jobs and sprucing up blighted blocks were on the horizon in downtown Cedar Rapids as 2019 began,…
Final Fountains buildings to start this spring in Cedar Rapids
The following article was originally published by the Cedar Rapids Gazette on December 27, 2019. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2020 on the final buildings in the Fountains,…
Biospringer to expand yeast operations in Iowa
Biospringer North America Corp., a producer of flavor bases and flavor building blocks, has announced plans to invest $29 million to expand its yeast extract production plant in Cedar Rapids.…
IDx autonomous diagnostic system arrives in retail health clinics
The following article was originally published in the Corridor Business Journal’s Business Weekly on December 6th, 2019. CarePortMD retail health clinics at Albertsons grocery stores have become the first retail…
Restaurant Week and Foodie Festival Announced for Iowa City Area
Think Iowa City, the convention & visitors bureau, announced plans today for the first annual Think Iowa City Restaurant Week to take place February 15-24. All restaurants in Johnson County…
IEDA approves projects from five established companies, one startup
November 22, 2019 (DES MOINES, IA) – Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for five legacy companies, which will assist in the creation of 89 jobs and result in more than $82 million in new capital investment…
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids opens medtech innovation hub
The following article was originally published in the Corridor Business Journal’s Business Daily on November 22, 2019. UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids on Thursday cut the ribbon on generate @…
4 projects worth nearly $55 million advance in Cedar Rapids
The following article was published by the Gazette on 11/19/2019. Nearly $55 million worth of industrial development planned for Cedar Rapids moved forward Tuesday at a City Council meeting. The…
Most Livable Mid-Sized Cities – 2019 Edition
The original article was published on Smartasset.com. Because the cost of living tends to correlate with population size, mid-sized cities are often more affordable alternatives to large cities and potentially…
Leaving NYC for Iowa City | Lauren Beaumont
The following profile was originally published by Livability.com as part of the 10 People On What It’s Really Like to Leave NYC for a Smaller City article. Lauren Beaumont, 32,…