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Alliant Energy files plan to add 1,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa

Alliant Energy has filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to 1,000 megawatts of wind energy generation in Iowa. The proposed expansion is part of the company’s strategy to meet growing energy demand while maintaining reliability…

Iowa ranked second best state to start a business

Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study…

World Class Industries to open new Hiawatha facility

World Class Industries announced the opening of a ninth location, its new Supply Chain Integrator…

The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: MCI

The secret sauce for MCI’s journey from a company earning $20 million to $200 million…

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The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Centro

It’s safe to say Centro Inc. being named as one of the Largest Privately Held…

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Aegon and Transamerica celebrated global “Force for Good Week”

From helping older adults with yardwork to removing invasive species in the woods in the…

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Johnson County to raise recommended minimum wage to $12.25 per hour

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…

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TrueNorth, Kirkwood to give employees a day in the life of a truck driver

TrueNorth Companies and Kirkwood Community College will present the Day in the Life of a…

Day in the Life of a Truck Driver

Together We Achieve awarded $100,000 in Grand Impact event

Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit Together We Achieve has been awarded $100,000 as part of the second annual…

Grand Impact

Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle

Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…

Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council

Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…

Von Maur Retailer of the Year

More vendors announced at South District Market

Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…

Supporters and organizers at the ribbon cutting for the new South District Market on March 28, 2023. CREDIT SOUTH DISTRICT MARKET

UI Carver College receives $28 million clinical research grant

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has secured a seven-year, $28 million Clinical…

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Medical Education Research Facility. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE

Johnson Co. greenhouse gas inventory finds decreased emissions

Johnson County’s first-ever countywide greenhouse gas inventory revealed a nearly 28% decrease in greenhouse emissions…

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Clickstop featured on Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list

Clickstop, located in Urbana, Iowa, has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list.…

Pearson plans 37 layoffs in Cedar Rapids

Pearson has announced plans to lay off 37 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations. The…

Pearson office in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT ACME ELECTRIC