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Area residents raise more concerns about proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant in Linn County
A number of area residents expressed concerns about Alliant Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant to the Linn County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, mostly focused on public awareness, air quality issues and the proposed plant’s proximity to residential areas in…
Alliant Energy ‘on-sourcing’ Iowa call center operations to InnoSource
Alliant Energy officials say the company is “on-sourcing” its Iowa-based call center operations to InnoSource,…
Appliance Plus plans ribbon-cutting for new Marion location
Appliance Plus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newest location in Marion on Thursday,…
Collins Aerospace gets $19 million contract to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system
Collins Aerospace has received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip…
New multifamily housing development coming near Uptown Marion
A new multifamily housing development is on its way to a vacant site near the…
Second Story Promotions ‘swag’ elevates customers’ brands
For Second Story Promotions in Cedar Rapids, telling a client’s story through branded promotional products…
Former Westdale movie theater sold for $750,000 at auction
The former AMC Classic Westdale 12 movie theater building in southwest Cedar Rapids was sold…
Wolf Carbon withdraws application for carbon dioxide pipeline in Eastern Iowa
Wolf Carbon Solutions has decided not to pursue construction of a carbon capture pipeline that…
Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…
Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…
Public input on proposed Cedar Rapids casino focus on competition, nonprofits
More than 100 commenters voiced their views on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino during a…
Cedar Ridge expands national profile with bottling partnerships
Cedar Ridge Distillery’s bourbon has gone pro. Pro football, that is. For the second consecutive…
Mercy Medical Center hosts ribbon-cutting at new Marion ER
Leaders from Mercy Medical Center and the city of Marion hailed the completion of Mercy’s…
Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino
A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming…
Taco Gato in downtown Cedar Rapids closing
Taco Gato, a downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant that’s become known for its innovative take on…
Marion Chamber touts accomplishments at annual meeting
As Chris Wheeler recapped his term as 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce board chair during…
