Cedar River in Cedar Rapids

What’s new in Cedar Rapids?

From exciting new restaurants on NewBo streets, to innovative companies adding facilities, to promising new developments, something good is always happening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We’ve highlighted some of the more interesting and exhilarating stories about local life and business here.

  • Bicycle Friendly Business Designation

    The City of Cedar Rapids is looking to upgrade our status as a Bicycle Friendly Community from Bronze to Silver! To help make that happen, we’re asking Cedar Rapids Businesses to consider applying for the Bicycle Friendly Business designation, which recognizes employers for their efforts......

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  • Notice of Public Hearing – City of Cedar Rapids – Proposed Property Tax Levy (FY 25)

    Per the Iowa Code section 24.2A, the notice of public hearing for property tax levy can be found at: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_a_-_f/finance/budget.php...

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  • Cedar Rapids Food & Bio Manufacturing Report Update (2023)

    In January 2024, working through the ISU-Cedar Partnership, project staff completed update of the Cedar Rapids Food and Bioprocessors Manufacturing Report.  Originally published in 2018, the study measures baseline economic output for the food and bio cluster in Cedar Rapids.  Specifically, this document inventories the......

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  • Community Resources Hub Launched to Help CR Residents

    Cedar Rapids Economic Development Services staff participated in a collaborative planning group, organized through Linn County Community Services, to create a new resource hub.  The hub serves as a tool for those living and working in the community to aid in understanding where services are......

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  • City of Cedar Rapids Target Industry Study Available

    Cedar Rapids Economic Development Services recently completed an update to its target industry analysis.  This work was performed as part of regular update to the City’s strategic framework for the local economic development process. Target industry analysis identifies industries that have an above average concentration......

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