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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.

  • Public Open House for City’s Strategic Parking Plan – 4/28

    The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with its consultant Kimley‑Horn, is continuing work on the Strategic Parking Plan, a comprehensive effort focused on improving parking access and the overall customer experience in Downtown, Kingston Village, Czech Village, and New Bohemia. The Project Team will host......

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  • City Budget FY27

    City Manager Pomeranz presented the Fiscal Year 2027 budget (for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027) to the Mayor and City Council in February.  Per Iowa Code Section 24.2A, the notice of public hearing for property tax revenue and levy for the City of Cedar......

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  • Iowa Energy Fund Accepting Loan Applications

    Is your business interested in energy efficiency, utilization of renewables or adoption of clean technologies?  If so, the Iowa Energy Fund can help.  Whether your focus is on improving operations or expanding, resources exist to help you meet your business growth objectives through strategies that......

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  • Cedar Rapids Small Business Survey Now Open

    The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and The City of Cedar Rapids is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions......

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  • UNI Business Succession Planning Webinar Series

    You have made it clear: succession planning is a priority. We are excited to share new resources designed to support small businesses’ next steps! In partnership with the University of Northern Iowa’s ADVANCE IOWA and Family Business Center, we are launching a free two-part webinar......

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