Rice Companies Breaks Ground on New Office in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Line of professional construction workers at ground breaking

Rice Companies is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of its new office location in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This momentous event took place on Thursday, August 8th, at 6815 Innovation Drive. As one of six locations across the Midwest, this new office will enable Rice Companies to enhance its service to the Cedar Valley community and the greater state of Iowa.

“This new office is a testament to our dedication to the Cedar Valley community, our employees, and our clients in the surrounding area. We are immensely proud of the team we’ve built at our Cedar Falls location and the clients we’ve served. We are only getting started, and great things are on the horizon for not only Rice Companies but also the Cedar Valley community.”

Jamie Fettkether, General Manager of the Cedar Falls location

The 78,000 SF building will feature Rice Companies’ space and up to 10 additional tenant spaces once fully complete. The building complex, named Cedar Ridge Crossings, will include an initial phase of 29,200 SF of flexible office, retail, warehouse, or industrial spaces. Rice’s space will comprise 17,200 SF of an office and warehouse. The two additional tenant spaces available for lease will each be approximately 6,000 SF. The property will feature a loading dock and drive-in functionality along with suite space flexibility. Rice has proudly partnered with AW Commercial Real Estate & Development for the leasing of these spaces.

As a third-generation, family-owned company, Rice Companies has a storied history of excellence in commercial and industrial construction. With over 3,000 projects completed and a team of over 150 employees, Rice Companies continues to set standards in the construction industry with their partnership approach to business.

“A year ago, we announced our expansion to Cedar Falls through the acquisition of Fred Rose Design Build. Today, our Cedar Falls team has grown, and this groundbreaking reflects our commitment to building strong communities and supporting local economies. We look forward to continuing our growth, serving clients, and being a staple of the Cedar Valley community.”

Chris Rice, CEO of Rice Companies

The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from Cedar Falls’ mayor, Danny Laudick, Rice company leadership, and participation from Grow Cedar Valley, to help celebrate this milestone. Location: 6815 Innovation Drive, Cedar Falls, IA