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Collins Aerospace announces ‘small reduction of positions’ via layoffs in Cedar Rapids
Collins Aerospace is conducting a “small reduction of positions” via layoffs in Cedar Rapids, company officials confirmed Friday. A company spokesperson issued an official statement Friday regarding the layoffs. “To ensure we are best positioned to address our customers’ greatest…
Linn supervisors cast final vote for new wind energy ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved the third and final reading July…
Linn County stresses landowner protection in approving second reading of wind ordinance
Even as the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously July 29 to approve the…
St. Luke’s hosts ribbon-cutting for new Marion ER
Leaders from UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital and the city of Marion hailed the soon-to-open St.…
2022 throwback: Construction begins on First and First West project
This article was originally published May 12, 2022. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
2021 throwback: Area residents decry NextEra solar farm proposal near Palo
This article was originally published May 26, 2021. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
2021 throwback: Eco Lips announces acquisition of Bug Soother
This article was originally published Apr. 12, 2021. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
NextEra Energy outlines plans for Duane Arnold Solar IV project in Linn County
The mood was cordial, yet emotionally charged, as representatives from NextEra Energy laid out their…
Labor leaders rally in Cedar Rapids to restore bargaining rights for public-sector workers
Leaders from the Iowa Teamsters and other labor unions hosted a “Restore the Dignity” rally…
Old Town Ely project will connect city’s past, future
Ely has been one of the fastest-growing communities in the Corridor in recent years. In…
Prouty leaving as Uptown Marion Main Street director
Uptown Marion Main Street director Brooke Prouty is leaving her position for a new role…
John Deere economist: High interest rates likely to persist, but economy should see ‘soft landing,’ not recession
As Kanlaya Barr sees it, analyzing the current and future prospects for the economy, both…
Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6
Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…
Aroma Artisan Pizza planning second location at Kingston Yard
What began as a family hobby turned into a full-time venture seven years ago for…
Commission to launch latest review of Linn County casino application
Now that a two-year moratorium on consideration of new gaming licenses in Iowa has expired,…
Linn County Gaming, Peninsula Pacific to again seek gaming license for Cedar Rapids casino
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) announced Wednesday they will…