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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 centers continues to strain the resources of Iowa’s electrical utilities, IEA Power’s business model provides “energy as a service” solutions, offering companies a reliable power…

Calling all ninja warriors

If you’ve ever watched the sports competition TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” you’ve likely had…

Return to the office?

What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…

More women venturing into investments, but challenges remain

Despite the notable gains made by women in the workforce in recent years, including growth…

City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho

The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…

Common Table offers rare experience

Sarah Goettsch describes herself as fortunate. So, one day in the fall of 2019, when…

Freeze-dried for all

When you hear the term “freeze-dried foods,” what impressions come to mind?

Banks rally to the rescue – again

Last year, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program issued 5.1 million loans totaling…

government stimulus

Turning the page

Newly inaugurated President Joe Biden will bring a host of changes to the U.S. political…