Czech Village landlord plans new vitality revival in Cedar Rapids
Mary Kay Novak McGrath emerged as a major Czech Village landlord after buying eight buildings and a vacant lot on May 31 from Baron Stark. She aims to restore historic charm, upgrade storefronts, and attract new tenants including a coffee shop and a new restaurant, with plans to convert a vacant lot into a new building near Aces and Rights Saloon.
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McGrath buys Czech Village properties for revitalization
McGrath of Novak Investments LLC purchased eight buildings and an empty lot in Czech Village for about 1.84 million, shifting her from retirement to neighborhood revitalization within three weeks. Tenants and邻business owners express optimism as upkeep remains key to preserving the historic aesthetic.
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Freund-Vector trims Marion expansion to a smaller project
Freund-Vector Corp plans a remodel and 2000 square foot addition in Marion, downscaling from a 17000 square foot lab. The project will cost about 6.5 million with five new jobs, and state incentives shrink to a $24000 tax refund plus identical research credits. East Penn Manufacturing also trims job commitments in Oelwein.
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