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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…
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…
Linn County nuclear zoning ordinance gets final OK from supervisors
Linn County’s nuclear energy zoning code ordinance will soon be law, making it one of…
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion…
Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence
Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…
Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…
New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission
The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…
Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment
Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county…
Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event
Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found…
Council member Todd at LightLine groundbreaking: Project will restore ‘circle of life’
Cedar Rapids City Council member Dale Todd borrowed a trope from a classic Disney movie…
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…
WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village
Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward,…
Cedar Rapids leaders reflect on 2020 derecho at five-year commemoration ceremony
The August 2020 derecho inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Midwest, including a…
Ingredion hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $50 million Cedar Rapids expansion
Ingredion leaders and government officials took an opportunity Wednesday, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar…
Airport commissioner: ‘We feel blindsided’ by Alliant power plant proposal
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Alliant Energy representatives shared starkly different perspectives Tuesday morning…
Airport commission sets special meeting Tuesday to discuss Alliant power plant proposal
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning to discuss Alliant…
