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Alliant Energy proposes new site near Fairfax for natural gas power plant
Alliant Energy is pursuing a new site near Fairfax for a proposed natural gas-fired power plant, after a previous proposal to build the plant in Fairfax was dropped amid community pushback and safety concerns raised by the Eastern Iowa Airport.…
Eastern Iowa Airport adding daily nonstop flights to D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Airport will be offering nonstop daily air service to Reagan National Airport…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
Experts: Child care issues cost Iowa businesses millions each year
The ongoing child care crisis impacts more than parents and caregivers – it impacts the…
JRS Pharma expansion ‘critical’ for Cedar Rapids, pharmaceutical industry
JRS Pharma is already the world’s largest producer of cellulosic products for the pharmaceutical industry,…
Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…
Clear vision of CRBT’s local mission propels James Klein to ‘Most Influential’ leader
Even after decades as a prominent leader in the Corridor banking community, James Klein says…
Linn supervisors postpone first vote on hazardous pipelines setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 postponed their first consideration of an…
Ingredion strike part of growing national trend
With a union strike against the Ingredion plant in Cedar Rapids nearing the end of…
Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale…
Linn supervisors to consider ordinance on setbacks from hazardous material pipelines
A proposed Linn County ordinance primarily designed to regulate setbacks from pipelines carrying hazardous materials…
NewBoCo annual meeting highlights entrepreneurial spirit
As one of the featured speakers at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) annual meeting,…
BAE Systems’ facility latest chapter in Cedar Rapids’ reputation as tech leader
A $137 million capital investment; 800 on-site employees; 278,000 square feet on 32.5 acres. More…
Final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization set to begin
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is preparing to embark on the final, and costliest, chapter…
NAHB: Patios continue to substitute for decks on new homes
The share of new homes with patios increased nationwide for the sixth year in a…
