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Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new…
Earl’s Chill & Grill opens in Marion
The owners of a new ice cream shop on the north side of Marion say…
Robins Landing construction set to begin soon
More than a year in the making, construction of the expansive Robins Landing mixed-use development…
ProCircular CEO Aaron Warner named 2022 TLC Entrepreneur of the Year
A lot of people claim to love their jobs, especially when they’re being interviewed by…
Former Transamerica site sold in auction
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids has been sold, following a three-day online…
King’s Ready-Mix strike resolved
UPDATED: The strike against Cedar Rapids concrete supplier King’s Ready-Mix has been resolved, according to…
Fed Chicago president: Inflation ‘clearly too high’
Aggressive action is needed to bring surging inflation under control, and that action will likely…
Former ad executive, Steve Erickson, tackles first children’s book
What’s a 40-year veteran of the advertising world to do when he retires? In Steve…
Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Sub-Zero facility
Updated June 17 The Iowa Economic Development Authority unanimously approved Sub-Zero Group Inc.’s financial incentive…
University of Iowa suing contractors over Children’s Hospital windows
The University of Iowa is filing a lawsuit against a pair of contractors regarding defective…
Auction set for former Transamerica site in Cedar Rapids
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids is going up for auction later this…
Pasta of the Prairie makes pasta with a twist
When thinking of Iowa’s top agricultural products, flavor-infused pasta probably wouldn’t be the first item…
Thew Brewing reborn as The Lucky Cat
Thew Brewing is being reborn with a new name, a slight facelift and a focus…
Kool Moo legacy lives on under new ownership
Ever since working at a Cedar Rapids Dairy Queen as a teenager, Cari Nguyen wanted…
Linn County sets public meetings to review Duane Arnold Solar projects
Linn County officials have scheduled public meetings of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the…
First Avenue Wine House closing; fires hit Dairy Queen, Shuey’s
After nearly 20 years in business, the First Avenue Wine House will be closing later…
