November 9, 2026 | Public Policy
Iowa House and Senate Republicans kept their top leaders at caucus meetings on November 6. When the 2027 session begins, those leaders will work with Democratic Governor-elect...
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October 29, 2026 | Business Support, Member Stories
AC Marriott Hotel Cedar Rapids is preparing to welcome guests with an upscale hospitality experience designed for business travelers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and s...
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October 27, 2026 | Economic Development & Workforce
In recognition of National Mentoring Day, ImpactCR is proud to celebrate the success of its inaugural Mentorship Program, launched in 2026 to help connect emerging leaders wit...
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September 30, 2026 | Community Development
Cedar Rapids is an official Welcome Station for the American Discovery Trail Coast-to-Coast Relay, a journey carrying three symbolic batons—Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of ...
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September 29, 2026 | Business Support, Member Stories
Hometown Restyling is a full-service home remodeling company based in Hiawatha, Iowa, proudly serving Eastern Iowa homeowners for 40 years. The company specializes in windows,...
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September 14, 2026 | Public Policy
DHS Proposes a $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions The Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule on August 25 that would impose an additional $103...
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September 2, 2026 | Economic Development & Workforce
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces Cedar Rapids has been named #14 on Indeed’s inaugural Best Cities for Work and #25 in the Top Metro Areas for Access to He...
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August 31, 2026 | Business Support, Member Stories
At Cassill Motors, they like to say we’re they’re friends in the car business. That means helping people find the right vehicle without pressure, surprises or confusion. A...
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August 27, 2026 | Economic Alliance News
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is reaffirming its role as a regional economic growth organization committed to strengthening businesses, communities and opportunitie...
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August 18, 2026 | Public Policy
This Month’s Policy Update Your Chance to Meet the Candidates This year’s election brings three open-seat races with major implications for Iowa and our region...
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July 29, 2026 | Business Support, Member Stories
Iowa Retirement Benefits & Solutions is a Cedar Rapids-based retirement planning and financial advisory firm helping clients move from their working years into retire...
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June 29, 2026 | Business Support, Member Stories
At Christian Brothers Automotive Cedar Rapids, auto repair is about more than keeping vehicles running. It is about building trust, serving people well and treating every gu...
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June 19, 2026 | Public Policy
A series of new Iowa laws take effect July 1, coinciding with the start of the state’s 2026 fiscal year and the rollout of legislation passed during this year’s session. G...
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May 28, 2026 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce, Member Stories
With roots dating back to 1986, R.S. Hanline & Co. has become a leading supply chain solutions provider in the fresh produce and logistics industry. A division of the H...
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May 22, 2026 | Public Policy
Last week Economic Alliance investors and regional leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. for our 2026 DC Fly-In, bringing The Collective Voice directly to federal policymakers ...
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