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Iowa regulators clear key hurdle for Duane Arnold nuclear restart — but federal approvals remain
The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved a generating certificate for the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo, marking an important procedural step in NextEra Energy’s efforts to restart the 615-megawatt nuclear power plant. The IUC order, issued around midday Thursday,…
BHFO, Cedar Rapids-based online fashion retailer, closing
BHFO, the discount fashion retailer headquartered in Cedar Rapids that helped revolutionize online apparel sales,…
Collins Aerospace announces ‘small reduction of positions’ via layoffs in Cedar Rapids
Collins Aerospace is conducting a “small reduction of positions” via layoffs in Cedar Rapids, company…
NextEra, Google power purchase agreement propels Duane Arnold restart hopes
NextEra Energy officials say two “transformative” agreements, including one with tech giant Google, will further…
Marion Chamber celebrates growth at 88th annual meeting (WITH GALLERY)
The Marion Chamber of Commerce presented two new awards, and announced two new Uptown Marion…
Cedar Rapids council advances rezoning to convert former Garfield school to apartments
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted Tuesday, Oct. 21 to advance a rezoning proposal that…
Linn County officials look to develop zoning standards for gas-fired power plants
As Alliant Energy continues to evaluate possible Linn County sites for a new natural gas-fired…
Linn County officials review land use considerations for data center zoning code
Members of the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission voiced a number of concerns regarding…
Collins Road Square shopping center for sale
Collins Road Square, one of the largest shopping centers in the Cedar Rapids area, is…
Waypoint campaign to establish apartments for residents without homes
As Waypoint Services works to transition the 30-year-old Madge Phillips Center from a shelter to…
Final building in The Fountains under construction
A mixed-use building under construction in The Fountains in northeast Cedar Rapids will serve as…
Local restaurateur Jade Luter flips concepts for Pregame Brew & Chew, Mas Margaritas
A number of new developments are in the works for several locations in local restaurateur…
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…
