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Report: Alliant Energy shouldn’t build new power plant west of Eastern Iowa Airport
A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be built just west of the Eastern Iowa Airport due to “concerns for airport safety,” and “a more suitable alternative location should be identified for the facility,” a report commissioned…
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…
Corda Credit Union celebrates grand opening of North Liberty branch
Corda Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its North Liberty location at 1265…
HACAP CEO to retire after 18 years of leadership
Jane Drapeaux, CEO of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc. (HACAP), will retire in December…
Chauncey slated for sheriff sale in November
This is a developing story and will be updated. A sale date has been set…
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…
Eastern Iowa Airport director, Wings2Water founder Lenss receives Iowa Water Quality Award
Marty Lenss, director of the Eastern Iowa Airport and founder of Wings2Water, will receive the…
Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…
AI reality check: Regional businesses find practical uses for artificial intelligence
Conducting an initial job interview remotely, Ben Elliott soon noticed a pattern. “It became pretty…
Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the…
Vermeer, Sukup cultivate access to health care for rural employees
Nearly 40% of Iowa’s 3 million people live in a rural area, according to the…
Last Happy Joe’s in Corridor closed
The last Happy Joe’s Pizza restaurant in the Corridor has officially closed its doors. According…
NewBo City Market named finalist for Levitt Foundation grant
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000…
Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign
The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday…
Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax
The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part…
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…
