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Workers perform maintenance at the Duane Arnold Energy Center after the plant was shut down for refueling.

Spent fuel from Duane Arnold Energy Center moving to on-site dry storage

Spent fuel from the Duane Arnold Energy Center’s now-shuttered nuclear reactor will be transferred to on-site dry storage facilities beginning this year, the plant’s...

Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates offer differing visions for city’s future at Rotary forum

The four candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor provided divergent appraisals of the city’s recent history, and visions for its future, at a forum Monday...

Condominium development coming to site near Brucemore

A 48-unit condominium development is in the works just west of the historic Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids, on the former site of the...

Solon sending resolution to county supervisors on proposed housing development

The Solon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to send a resolution to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding a planned housing development...

Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO

Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of United Fire Group. United Fire officials confirmed the announcement Monday....

Chophouse Downtown offers diverse menu, family-friendly atmosphere

A number of restaurants have opened in or near downtown Cedar Rapids in recent years, many offering upscale fare with higher-end prices to match. Heather...

Workforce Roundtable details wealth of employer, employee services

Numerous resources are available from local and state agencies to help workforce leaders deal with employee shortages and skills development, and many aren’t aware...

Filling a high-tech niche

No, Timberline Manufacturing doesn’t make any type of wood-based products. Nor does the company assemble boots or shoes. So what is Timberline? If you’re not familiar...

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