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Eastern Iowa Airport unveils ‘Ascentus’ aerospace hub brand at State of the Airport event
UPDATED: A pervasive spirit of alignment and optimism took flight at the Eastern Iowa Airport Wednesday, June 24, as airport officials, business and government leaders launched a new “Ascentus” branding and marketing initiative that will guide the ongoing development of…
Alliant seeks IUC decision on Linn County natural gas power plant by December
Alliant Energy is asking for a decision from the Iowa Utilities Commission by December on…
Sub-Zero announces $196.3 million expansion of Cedar Rapids facility
Sub-Zero announced a $196.3 million expansion of its Cedar Rapids facility Tuesday, April 28, including…
Proposal would repurpose former Principal building in downtown Cedar Rapids into residential, commercial spaces
Local developer Steve Emerson is seeking Cedar Rapids financial incentives to repurpose the former Principal…
Cedar Rapids’ Executive Aero Club helps private pilots be ready for takeoff
As Matthew Gunderson sees it, the newly-formed Executive Aero Club is not simply a members-only…
QTS data center project will put Cedar Rapids on ‘cutting edge,’ leaders say after site tour
The massive QTS data center campus now under construction on the south edge of Cedar…
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…
Mercy Medical Center agrees to $14.8 million payment for violating OIG civil penalties law
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has agreed to a $14.8 million payment to the…
Duane Arnold temporary training center opens in Hiawatha
It isn’t the actual control room of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, but the training…
Plans emerge for new Gateway Lofts mixed-use development in New Bohemia
A new mixed-use development is taking shape in the New Bohemia district in southeast Cedar…
Duane Arnold licensing bundle could be issued by January 2028
A licensing bundle that would pave the way for the restart of the Duane Arnold…
Gina Landau: Breaking ground on a new path forward
In the world of Corridor real estate development, Gina Landau sees herself as a pioneer…
Kelly Dybvig: Guiding others through the path of change
Through all the twists and turns of her career, Kelly Dybvig has relied on a…
Iowa City zoning amendments would allow conversion of former hotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey to residential uses
A pair of text amendments to Iowa City’s central business zoning code could pave the…
Cedar Rapids council advances development agreement for former Transamerica site
A development agreement for a portion of the long-vacant former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar…
Palo town hall on proposed Google data center draws pointed questions
A town hall-style meeting in Palo Tuesday night, March 24, intended as an open discussion…
