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Nov 5, 2024 · After nearly a quarter century of operation on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Texas Roadhouse is relocating – but it’s not going to move far. Chris Scheck, owner and franchise operator of the Texas Roadhouse steakhouse at 2605 Edgewood Rd. SW, confirmed this week that he’s building a new restaurant at 2425 Edgewood Rd. SW, just north of the current location. The site formerly served ...

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. This debut publication is an exhaustive year-long research initiative by the newsroom of the ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams is planning an $11 million redevelopment of the former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Oct 24, 2024 · NextEra president John Ketchum said this week the company is “very interested” in restarting the former Duane Arnold nuclear plant.

Jan 3, 2025 · Collins Aerospace has announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air and Hawker aircraft. According to a Collins release, the modernization program, spanning Collins’ Pro Line Fusion and Pro Line 21 advanced avionics systems and produced at the company’s Cedar Rapids facility, advances aircraft performance and safety while also equipping ...

Sep 25, 2024 · EVO Transportation & Energy Services (EVO), a main truckload carrier and ground transportation provider to the United States Postal Service (USPS), has announced its acquisition of West Side Transport.

Jan 8, 2025 · Nordstrom, Inc. has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to take the company private in a $6.25 billion transaction.

Jan 2, 2025 · The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of December 2024, including loans to

Dec 18, 2024 · The Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement for the proposed new casino in downtown Cedar Rapids.