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The Purple Wagon, Frankie P’s moving to former Maid-Rite building in Uptown Marion
One of Marion’s newest businesses is moving soon – to one of Uptown Marion’s most iconic buildings. The Purple Wagon, which focuses on custom-curated gifts and accessories for babies and toddlers – and its associated business, Frankie P’s, which serves…
QTS speaker at CBJ symposium: Data centers, AI are already central to modern society
Data centers, and their AI processing capabilities, have grown to become an integral part of…
Hiawatha leaders hail Igram Village as ‘monumental development’
Hiawatha leaders hailed the Igram Village project as a “monumental development” in the city’s history…
As Google considers Linn County data center, county leaders seek water resource study
As Google reportedly considers building its second data center complex in Linn County, county supervisors…
Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant
UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa…
Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…
EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…
Juliet Abdel talks Cedar Rapids’ appeal, development strategy and more
Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…
Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…
Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in…
Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site
Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public…
Hiawatha City Council approves development agreement for $14 million Igram Village project
The Hiawatha City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday night, Sept. 16 with Igram…
Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…
Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives…
Tenth Kwik Star in Cedar Rapids area set to open in early 2026
Kwik Star plans to open its tenth Cedar Rapids area location early next year at…
Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional…
