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UPDATE: Inside Sub-Zero plant in Cedar Rapids
The Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids is still several months away from full production, but the plant’s operational plan has already evolved significantly — expanding from its original scope to now include assembly operations alongside component manufacturing. Scott Wareing,…
Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward
Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…
Plumb Supply building new $15.2 million facility in Cedar Rapids
Plumb Supply Company is planning a new $15.2 million logistics and warehouse facility in Cedar…
Creighton economist Goss: 2025 economy was a mixed bag, but improvement predicted for 2026
Economic data for 2025 was decidedly mixed, with slowing inflation tempered by job losses in…
Linn County data center zoning ordinance heading to Linn County supervisors
The creation of another exclusive-use zoning district in Linn County – this one covering the…
Candice Luter takes star turn in ESPN NFL commercial
If you thought the woman featured in an NFL playoff commercial on ESPN this past…
This company is helping Iowa businesses meet the energy challenge
As rising demand fueled in large measure by the recent and rapid development of data…
Duane Arnold Energy Center rezoning officially approved
The rezoning of the Duane Arnold Energy Center property was officially approved Wednesday morning by…
Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment
Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the…
Linn County approves second reading of Duane Arnold rezoning, along with host community agreement
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to approve the second reading…
UPDATE: Last four Marco’s Pizza locations in Iowa closed
Marco’s Pizza has abruptly closed its last four restaurants in Iowa, including locations in Cedar…
Linn County approves first reading of rezoning for Duane Arnold nuclear plant
Before a packed house of local residents, business and industry leaders, the Linn County Board…
CBJ Newsmakers: IFF’s Cedar Rapids expansion to finish by late 2026
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) officials have said little more about the TAURA expansion in…
CBJ Newsmakers: City pursues multiple paths to fill former Hy-Vee location
Cedar Rapids officials say they’ve been working on multiple fronts to bring a new grocery…
CBJ Newsmakers: Charter school opens at former Transamerica site, expansion pending
Development plans continue to unfold for the former Transamerica property, but some elements seemingly remain…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Crossing Casino construction running month ahead of schedule
Officials from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment said that as of mid-November, construction was said to be…
