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Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code
A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power generating operations and nuclear waste storage facilities – perhaps the first such ordinance in the nation, according to county officials – is on its way…
New snow equipment facility coming to Eastern Iowa Airport
A new facility will be built at the Eastern Iowa Airport to house and maintain…
Hiawatha HUB development project canceled
Development of the HUB, a project that originally promised to bring dozens of new housing…
With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years…
CRST president, CEO Mike Gannon discusses trucking company’s past, present and future
It’s become a tradition of sorts for CRST to be named the Corridor Business Journal’s…
Zoning approved for 92-unit Cedar Rapids housing complex near Williams Boulevard, Highway 30
A new 92-unit apartment housing complex is in the works at a highly-visible site near…
Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor…
Marion airport won’t close after city finds runway buyer
A buyer has been landed for the runway property at the Marion Airport, moving the…
Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…
Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management
Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support…
New neighborhood grocery could be coming to Wellington Heights
A new, small-scale grocery store could be coming to a Wellington Heights building that housed…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side
As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for…
TAURA expansion at IFF Cedar Rapids facility is ‘significant milestone’
As International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) evaluated possible sites for its first TAURA fruit ingredient…
Ashley Vanorny: Multiple avenues of influence
Ashley Vanorny sees her influence manifesting in a variety of areas. As the second-youngest person…
Crystal Hall: Early childhood champion, passion for service
Throughout her career — including 17 years as senior director at the Young Parents Network…
