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Trump draws strong support from farm states. And many in Iowa endorse his stated goals for tariffs of encouraging the return of lost factory jobs, striking back against “unfair” trading partners and raising government revenue. But the prospect of a trade war sequel has farmers on edge.

The intended tenant of the former Sears store at Lindale Mall will be Dick’s House of Sport, and will include an outdoor year-round, multi-use field, according to documents set for discussion at Tuesday’s Cedar Rapids City Council meeting.

The bills don’t name Summit Carbon Solutions, but they’re a response to the Iowa company’s proposed $9 billion, five-state pipeline.

What area brewers have to say about declining sales in tap rooms across Eastern Iowa.

Challenge yourself to explore when you have doubts. Jennifer Smith, of Cedar Rapids, writes Dangerous Leader column for Gazette business page. She's a personal and executive coach and host of The Dangerous Leader Podcast.

The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.

Iowa OSHA is investigating a central Iowa biogas digester after a whistleblower alleged a 2023 fire injured two employees and that the site has ongoing natural gas leaks that endanger workers.

The Cedar Rapids metro commercial real estate industry “continued to excel” in 2024, despite persistent challenges related to remote work patterns established during the pandemic. That’s according to a real estate report published this week by GLD Commercial.