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Renewable energy is big in Iowa, but can growth continue?
In the past decade, renewable energy production has surged across the United States, a trend that is clearly evident in Iowa. According to an April 2024 report from Climate Central, an independent nonprofit group of scientists and communicators focused on…
Wolf Carbon withdraws application for carbon dioxide pipeline in Eastern Iowa
Wolf Carbon Solutions has decided not to pursue construction of a carbon capture pipeline that…
Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…
Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…
Public input on proposed Cedar Rapids casino focus on competition, nonprofits
More than 100 commenters voiced their views on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino during a…
Cedar Ridge expands national profile with bottling partnerships
Cedar Ridge Distillery’s bourbon has gone pro. Pro football, that is. For the second consecutive…
Mercy Medical Center hosts ribbon-cutting at new Marion ER
Leaders from Mercy Medical Center and the city of Marion hailed the completion of Mercy’s…
Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino
A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming…
Taco Gato in downtown Cedar Rapids closing
Taco Gato, a downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant that’s become known for its innovative take on…
Marion Chamber touts accomplishments at annual meeting
As Chris Wheeler recapped his term as 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce board chair during…
Hawkeye Downs redevelopment project moving ahead
Work is under way on a redevelopment project that promises to transform the Hawkeye Downs…
Texas Roadhouse to move to new Edgewood Road site in 2025
After nearly a quarter century of operation on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Texas…
Tiffany O’Donnell named CBJ’s 2024 Most Influential Leader
Even as a prominent local figure who’s now been named the Corridor Business Journal’s Most…
Month-long Teamsters strike against Cargill resolved
The month-long Teamsters Local 238 strike against the Cargill corn milling plant in southeast Cedar…
NextEra president addresses Duane Arnold nuclear plant’s potential restart
NextEra Energy chairman, president and chief executive officer John Ketchum said this week the company…
Eastern Iowa Airport receives $3.6 million federal grant for new baggage handling control system
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $3.6 million federal grant from…
