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QTS data center groundbreaking canceled in wake of deadly New York shooting
The groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for this morning at the QTS data center site in southwest Cedar Rapids was canceled by company leaders in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Blackstone company headquarters building in New York City. QTS…
Public hearing set for Alliant Energy solar project in Lee County
The Iowa Utilities Board will hold a public hearing April 13 regarding Alliant Energy’s proposal…
Is a four-day week the future of work?
Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and…
Marion has ‘boundless potential,’ AbouAssaly tells State of the City attendees
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly is an unapologetic champion of the city’s attributes and growth, and…
Report: Iowa’s economy competitive nationally, but improvements needed
Iowa remains competitive with other states in several economic measurements, but improvements are needed in…
Swisher officials to regroup after voters again reject municipal water plan
Swisher officials are assessing their next steps after a measure to develop a municipal water…
Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future
The final phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization project represents a key investment not…
Swisher leaders say municipal water vote key to city’s development
Residents of Swisher will vote Tuesday, March 7 on a measure to develop a municipal…
Cedar Rapids seeks to modify agreement with Westdale redevelopment firm
Cedar Rapids officials are in the process of modifying its agreement with Frew Development Group…
Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building
The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…
Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing
As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…
Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…
CBJ Health Care Summit panelists address health care costs, competition
A group of local health care panelists fielded a series of questions from Corridor Business…
UPDATED: Transamerica laying off another 42 Cedar Rapids employees
Transamerica is laying off another 42 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations, according to a…
Health Care Summit speaker: Parallel integration can address crisis
Tim Sagers gets straight to the point: We’re spending more in the U.S. on health…
Affordable housing projects set for southwest Cedar Rapids
Two neighboring city-owned properties in southwest Cedar Rapids are set to be redeveloped for affordable…
