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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…
As retirement nears, Lori Sundberg views Kirkwood presidency fondly
When Lori Sundberg was introduced as Kirkwood Community College’s fifth president in December 2017, she…
UNI receives $25 million donation from 1970 graduate Wilson, will rename business college
A 1970 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa has pledged a $25 million donation…
Stamats celebrates centennial, looks to future in move to new home
There are only about 1,000 companies in the United States that have been in business…
Officials discuss initiatives to address workforce shortage in Corridor, across Iowa
While there’s no “silver bullet” for addressing Iowa’s ongoing workforce shortage, several resources and initiatives…
Hundreds of housing units planned for east Marion development
A large mixed residential development is expected to bring nearly 600 new housing units and…
Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex
Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…
Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading
Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…
Larger home, expanded offerings for The Hangry Lady
With a business name like The Hangry Lady, it’s clear owner and executive chef Allie…
Are the Amana Colonies a tourist trap?
The Amana Colonies, long considered one of Iowa’s leading tourist attractions, is also one of…
Linn supervisors table ‘agritourism’ ordinance
An ordinance designed to provide more policy guidance to “agritourism” and other public agricultural experiences…
Thoeming announces resignation as Downtown District program manager
Jesse Thoeming has announced his resignation as the program manager for the Cedar Rapids Metro…
Marion council eliminates east-west runway from airport’s long-term plan
There are no longer plans to build an east-west runway at the Marion Airport. At…
James Leach delivers keynote at CBJ Manufacturing Conference
The ongoing transformation to Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing processes, depends in large measure to…
Hiawatha celebrates growth, looks to future at State of the City event
Progress continued to define the past year for Hiawatha’s economic development — steady, if incremental,…
U.S. Bank closes downtown Cedar Rapids branch office
U.S. Bank has closed its branch office at an historic bank building in downtown Cedar…
