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Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo
Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and will instead pursue the project on land to be annexed into the city of Palo, Linn County Planning and Development director Charlie Nichols told the…
Linn County enacts three-month solar moratorium
A minimum three-month moratorium is now in place for consideration of new utility-scale solar or…
New affordable housing project proposed in Cedar Rapids
A new 44-unit affordable housing project could be on the horizon on the fringes of…
Collins Community Credit Union lays off 38 employees
Collins Community Credit Union has laid off 38 employees. According to a Worker Adjustment and…
Marion library soft opening officially slated for Nov. 10
The new Marion Public Library is now set for a “soft opening” on Thursday, Nov.…
Matt Dodds of Dupaco elected to ICUL Board of Directors
Matt Dodds of Dupaco Credit Union has been elected to serve as chair of the…
Wolf to schedule new CO2 pipeline meetings after ‘anomalies’ found in notifications
Wolf Carbon Solutions says it will conduct a series of new informational meetings about a…
Linn County supervisors approve second reading of shortened solar moratorium
UPDATED: The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved the first two readings of an…
‘Manufacturing Millennial’: Industries must embrace technology, innovation to survive
Today’s manufacturing workplace is far from the “dark, dirty, dangerous and dull” environment of previous…
His Hands Free Clinic raises $1.8 million in fundraising campaign
Since its founding in 1992, His Hands Free Clinic has provided medical, dental and counseling…
Economist: Housing will help U.S. economy recover from hard landing
Rising interest rates and inflation are likely to lead to a declared, though mild recession,…
Hiawatha leaders celebrate successes, look to propel growth
It’s a time-worn catchphrase, but it was emphasized repeatedly by Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)…
Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition under way
The parking ramp near Lindale Mall in northeast Cedar Rapids is being demolished, and mall…
Marion developments converging to propel momentum
You may be surprised to learn that Marion is now the 13th largest city by…
No talks slated as Ingredion strike nears end of second month
As a strike between Ingredion and its unionized plant employees in Cedar Rapids nears the…
Nordstrom to lay off more than 200 Cedar Rapids workers
Nordstrom plans to lay off more than 200 workers at its warehouse and distribution center…
