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Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa to close after 13 years
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) will permanently close after 13 years of community organizing, the organization announced this week, citing a combination of external threats, internal divisions and diminishing financial support. Founded in 2012, the Iowa…
United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022
United Fire Group (UFG) on Aug. 4 reported a UFG net loss for the second…
GreatAmerica withdraws industrial bank application
GreatAmerica Financial Services has withdrawn its application to establish an industrial bank in Utah. The…
Iowa City real estate weekly trend: Higher prices, lower pending sales
Weekly trends in Iowa City real estate sales for the week ending July 30 were…
Linn County commission recommends Duane Arnold Solar rezoning
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a renewable energy overlay…
Cedar Run expanding, times two
For many businesses, a single expansion project comprises a major undertaking. Cedar Run Pet Boarding…
Ingredion union workers out on strike
Union workers with the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 100 went…
New facility planned for Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor
The Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor will cap off a $9 million capital…
Earnings, profit up substantially for ADM in second quarter
Strong revenue figures drove ADM to dramatic increases in net earnings and operating profit for…
Supply chain issues, Russia withdrawal hampers Whirlpool sales, earnings
Citing the company’s exit from Russia and ongoing supply chain issues, Whirlpool reported a decline…
Cedar Rapids council rejects appeal of Kestrel Heights plat approval
The Cedar Rapids City Council has rejected an appeal of the City Planning Commission’s approval…
Heartland Express reports record results for 2022 second quarter
Heartland Express, based in North Liberty, reported strong financial results July 25 for the second…
Collins Aerospace drives Raytheon earnings growth in second quarter
Despite a decline in military and aerospace sales volume, Raytheon Technologies on July 26 reported…
Second hotel under construction at Westdale Town Center
Construction is underway on a second hotel at the Westdale Town Center. Todd Nelson, executive…
IEDA awards $9 million grant for Cedar Rapids reinvestment
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has given final approval to a grant to support…
NextEra Energy reports increased net income, earnings
NextEra Energy, the Florida-based co-owner of the now-shuttered Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo and…
