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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…

Oasis Street Food’s hummus sold at Coralville Costco

Oasis Street Food debuted on the shelves at Costco in Coralville on May 12, representing…

CBJ announces leadership transitions

Katharine Carlon The Corridor Business Journal’s newsroom is undergoing some changes as the publication heads…

Englert Theatre marquee makes a Friday comeback

PHOTO: The Englert Theatre’s distinctive marquee has been under restoration since this spring. CREDIT ENGLERT…

Procter & Gamble Beauty Care has big year in Iowa City

P&G’s Iowa City plant added Safeguard liquid hand soap, one of the company’s fastest growing…

Loyal to Local launches ‘Bond’ gift certificate program

Loyal to Local, a campaign launched in November encouraging the community to patronize locally owned…

Loans are up, earnings down for Iowa banks through Q3

INDEX: A chart showing loans among Iowa-chartered banks through the past seven quarters and the…

Collins plans layoffs as RTX authorizes $5B in buybacks

Collins Aerospace plans to lay off 65 workers at its plants in Decorah and Bellevue…

Czech Village NewBo district launches small business lab

The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District is rolling out a new online business coaching service, “The…

Buy. Give. Grow. campaign aims to keep dollars local

Hoping to champion a “local-first” mindset and support businesses through the holiday season and beyond,…

UI’s Tippie College elevates acting dean to permanent role

Amy Kristof-Brown Amy Kristof-Brown, who has served as interim dean of the University of Iowa’s…

Amy Kristof-Brown, Henry B. Tippie College of Business' Dean.

Wahls elected to lead Iowa Senate Democrats

Iowa Sen. Zach Wahls Sen. Zach Wahls of Coralville was elected to serve as the new…

Loyal to Local campaign encourages local shopping

A new grassroots campaign, Loyal to Local, will launch Nov. 16 to increase support of…

Cedar Ridge becomes Iowa’s best-selling bourbon

Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon is the state’s top-selling 750 ml. bourbon, according to the…

Godwin named permanent CEO at ACT

Janet Godwin Janet Godwin has been named the permanent CEO of ACT Inc., the Iowa…

Janet Godwin

NewBoCo announces changes as Engelmann steps down

Eric Engelmann Eric Engelmann plans to step down from his role as NewBoCo’s executive director…