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Cedar Rapids neighborhood grocery store announces closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As he often does, Ben Anderson made a stop Wednesday at his neighborhood grocery store, but this time with a heavy heart. Matthew 25, the nonprofit operating Cultivate Hope Corner Store, announced Sept. 30, 2026, that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 18.
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Fired CNA Now Getting Unemployment Benefits
A certified nursing assistant that was fired from the Tripoli Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in August has been granted unemployment benefits, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch. Susan McMullen was fired after ignoring residents’ call lights, not starting her work until 49 minutes after she had clocked in and remaining on break for more than 100 minutes. Administrative Law Judge Blair Bennett ultimately ruled that McMullen was eligible for unemployment benefits because the incident that led to her firing, the excessive breaks, did not constitute disqualifying misconduct because she had not been previously warned about such behavior.
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Regional Medical Center Names New CEO
The Governing Board of Trustees of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester have announced a new CEO. Glen Winekauf has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective early 2027. Regional Medical Center says Winekauf succeeds Danette Kramer, who will retire from RMC in late December following a dedicated and impactful career with the rural hospital.
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BAE Systems Awarded $16 Million Collins Aerospace Contract to Deliver M-Code GPS for U.S. Navy Carrier Landings
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — On Thursday, October 1, 2026, defense prime BAE Systems received a $16 million contract from Collins Aerospace to design and integrate an M-Code Global Positioning System (GPS) solution for the U.S. Navy’s Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). Under the agreement, BAE Systems...
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Winners Announced at the 2026 NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
The 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on September 24, 2026 at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, IA. Entrepreneurs and businesses from across North Iowa were invited to apply to five awards categories: Distinguished Entrepreneur, Young Entrepreneur, Student Entrepreneur,...
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Falliday Market returns to Marion’s Lowe Park on Saturday
MARION, Iowa — The annual Falliday Market will return to Lowe Park on Saturday, bringing dozens of vendors, food trucks and seasonal goods to Marion. The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe Park, 4500 N. 10th St. It is hosted by the Marion Parks and Recreation Department.
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Local independent grocery store to close at the end of the year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The northwest Cedar Rapids community is losing its local grocery store. The Cultivate Hope Corner Store says it is closing on December 18. The grocery store operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 says the store is no longer financially sustainable, even with strong community support. The...
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VASA Fitness to open first Iowa location in Cedar Rapids on Oct. 10
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — VASA Fitness plans to open its first Iowa location Oct. 10 in Cedar Rapids, bringing a new fitness club and about 50 jobs to the city. The club will open at 279 Collins Road NE and will include strength and cardio equipment, personal training, group fitness classes and several recovery amenities.
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USDA Focused on Filling Local Vacancies
USDA says rebuilding staffing levels in local Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service offices remains a priority. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says office staffing is a concern he’s hearing from farmers nationwide. Add 95.1 The Bull as a preferred source on Google to...
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Data center company stays silent at public meeting
CENTRAL CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Central City residents packed the Falcon Civic Center Wednesday night looking for answers about a proposed data center, but the company behind the project did not speak. The facility would be 18,000 square feet and within city limits near the Linn County Fairgrounds. City leaders...
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When retirements play hide-and-seek with tax money
Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes openness and transparency in Iowa’s state and local governments. He can be reached at DMRevans2810@gmail.com. This essay first appeared on his Substack newsletter, Stray Thoughts. Succession planning and public celebration typically...
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VenuWorks Names Michael Silva President And Chief Operating Officer As Founder Steve Peters Prepares For 2028 Retirement
VenuWorks has appointed Michael Silva President and Chief Operating Officer, effective Sept. 7, 2026, and as part of a planned leadership transition as founder and CEO Steve Peters focuses on long-term strategy ahead of his March 2028 retirement. Silva has served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer since April 2024....
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Welcome Home Wednesday: Parade of Homes Preview & New Build Trends with Skogman Homes
Skogman New Homes specialist Jessie Arp and project manager Tyler Allen preview the upcoming Parade of Homes in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls, sharing the latest trends and timelines for new builds.
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Small Businesses Given Opportunity to Grow at Manchester’s Unique Business Center
Small businesses with no storefront are getting the chance to have their own space in Manchester. It’s called the Unique Business Center – and it was an idea from Tina Knutson, who opened her small business, Cheesin Whey, a year ago. The Unique Business Center aims to give...