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NextEra, Google power purchase agreement propels Duane Arnold restart hopes
NextEra Energy officials say two “transformative” agreements, including one with tech giant Google, will further propel the potential restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo. Under the first, and most locally impactful, agreement, Google will purchase power from…
Cedar Rapids school board approves sale of former Garfield, Arthur schools
The now-former Garfield and Arthur elementary schools in northeast Cedar Rapids officially have new owners.…
Site work finally under way on Dows Farm ‘agri-community’ project
After a series of procedural delays and setbacks, work on the Dows Farm “Agri-Community” project…
Leaders: Eastern Iowa Airport success depends on continuing usage
The post-COVID years have seen substantial success at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), with ever-increasing…
Cedar Rapids council advances projects for proposed Google data center
A pair of initiatives advanced by the Cedar Rapids City Council this week are helping…
2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year: Oasis Falafel driven by entrepreneurial spirit
The founding of Oasis Falafel in 2004 came at a key turning point in the…
Cedar Rapids leaders: Greenway Parks Plan will expand amenities, provide economic boost
Cedar Rapids leaders say the city’s Greenway Parks Plan will not only provide a vital…
Cedar Rapids mayor asks in 2024 State of the City address: ‘What Is Your Why?’
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell chose a short but impactful quote from author Simon Sinek to encapsulate…
Hy-Vee announces initiatives to help residents impacted by First Avenue store closure
Hy-Vee officials have heard the concerns about the upcoming closure of the Hy-Vee store on…
SBA presents award to Cedar Rapids as Small Business Community of the Year
Leaders from the Small Business Administration gathered with Cedar Rapids officials May 17 to formally…
Hotel could be coming to New Bohemia neighborhood
The New Bohemia and Czech Village neighborhoods have never had a full-scale hotel to call…
Marion study: New approaches can address most Uptown parking issues
There are some parking concerns in Uptown Marion, based largely in specific areas and at…
Linn County supervisors set to consider wind energy ordinance update
Revisions to Linn County’s utility-scale wind energy ordinance are on their way to the county…
Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade deemed major ‘economic development’
The renovation of a city’s water treatment facility, no matter how extensive, is generally not…
Iowa’s first mental health awareness mural unveiled in MedQuarter in Cedar Rapids
The first mental health awareness mural in the state of Iowa was unveiled May 15…
Cedar Rapids officials: Time to move ahead from Hy-Vee First Avenue store closure
Cedar Rapids officials have reiterated their strong and emotional reaction to Hy-Vee’s unexpected decision to…
