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Jan 8, 2025 · Nordstrom, Inc. has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to take the company private in a $6.25 billion transaction. Under the agreement, Erik, Pete, Jamie Nordstrom and other members of the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V. will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Nordstrom not already beneficially owned by the Nordstrom Family and Liverpool in ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Heather and Chris Scheck, owners of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Cedar Rapids, stand at the site of the restaurant's new building, set to open in April 2025.

The Corridor Media Group and the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) are partnering to present the Iowa 500 networking event, where attendees will mix and mingle with the state’s most influential at this reception celebrating our publication of “Iowa 500” business leader guide.

Nov 27, 2024 · The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced it is channeling more than $5.2 million into 24 projects aimed at bolstering Iowa’s food supply chain.

Jan 15, 2025 · The phrase “toxic positivity” seems like something of an oxymoron — especially in American society, where optimism and positive attitudes are synonymous

Nov 6, 2024 · Work is under way on a redevelopment project that promises to transform the Hawkeye Downs property in southwest Cedar Rapids. The plan received a boost this week, as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously – with an abstention from council member Scott Olson, who is a member of the Hawkeye Downs board of directors – to approve a development agreement with Sunline Inc., an entity of ...

Jan 7, 2025 · In the wake of an inquiry into the accounting practices of ag commodity firm ADM, a shareholder and former executive at an ADM-owned company is calling for the resignation of ADM Chief Executive Officer Juan Luciano.

Nov 20, 2024 · Katie Hallman, executive director of Theatre Cedar Rapids, expresses her support for a Cedar Rapids casino during a public input session hosted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at Kirkwood Community College.

Nov 4, 2024 · Tiffany O’Donnell – CEO, Women Lead Change; Mayor, City of Cedar Rapids; James Klein – President, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust; Mike Gannon – CEO, CRST International