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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…

The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Centro
It’s safe to say Centro Inc. being named as one of the Largest Privately Held…

Aegon and Transamerica celebrated global “Force for Good Week”
From helping older adults with yardwork to removing invasive species in the woods in the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…
