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Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment
Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county zoning ordinance amendment focused on nuclear energy generation and storage, but they also stressed what the new policy does – and doesn’t – encompass. “It’s…
Marion mayor: City’s brightest days lie ahead
As the third fastest-growing city in Iowa and the 13th largest city overall, Marion has…
GoDaddy sets revenue record for 2021 fourth quarter; EPS up nearly 30%
GoDaddy reported record revenue Thursday for the fourth quarter of 2021, buoyed by a strong…
Casey’s reports strong increases in total revenue, earnings
Casey’s General Stores reported dramatic increases in total revenue and diluted earnings per share (EPS)…
Developer ‘highly encouraged’ after commission opens door to Linn County casino application
UPDATED MARCH 9: In Jonathan Swain’s view, there’s no better time than now for a…
State committee approves Steindler application for North Liberty ambulatory surgery center
The State Health Facilities Review Committee on Monday unanimously approved Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s certificate of…
Nordstrom net earnings, EPS top analysts’ estimates
Nordstrom reported earnings March 1 for the fourth quarter of the 2021 fiscal year that…
Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort permanently closed
After years of operational struggles, the Wasserbahn Waterpark Resort in Williamsburg is now permanently closed,…
A crisis in mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the health care spotlight for the last two years, continuing…
Hui assumes ownership of Alberhasky Eye Clinic
A longtime Iowa City eye clinic and optical dispensary has changed hands, but the new…
NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
NextEra Energy Resources officials said Thursday afternoon they have filed project permit applications with Linn…
O’Donnell encourages Cedar Rapids residents to keep momentum going
The pace of economic development projects in Cedar Rapids over the past year is encouraging,…
Daylight Donuts in Iowa City to become Donutland on March 1
A Cedar Rapids-based donut shop is expanding again – this time as part of a…
Alliant Energy reports increased earnings, income for 2021
Alliant Energy reported annual financial results Thursday for 2021, including substantial increases in adjusted earnings…
Donutland reopening Williams Boulevard store in late March or early April
Donutland will be reopening its former orange-roofed location in southwest Cedar Rapids soon, and more…
Panelists address challenges, opportunities
Panelists at the Corridor Business Journal’s Economic Forecast Luncheon Jan. 26 offered perspectives on a…