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Final building in The Fountains under construction
A mixed-use building under construction in The Fountains in northeast Cedar Rapids will serve as the final building in the multi-tenant real estate development, which saw its first building in 2012. Commercial Realtor Craig Byers of Q4 Real Estate, the…
Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant
UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa…
Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…
EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…
Juliet Abdel talks Cedar Rapids’ appeal, development strategy and more
Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…
Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…
Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in…
Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site
Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public…
Hiawatha City Council approves development agreement for $14 million Igram Village project
The Hiawatha City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday night, Sept. 16 with Igram…
Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…
Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives…
Tenth Kwik Star in Cedar Rapids area set to open in early 2026
Kwik Star plans to open its tenth Cedar Rapids area location early next year at…
Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional…
Linn County nuclear zoning ordinance gets final OK from supervisors
Linn County’s nuclear energy zoning code ordinance will soon be law, making it one of…
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion…
Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence
Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…
