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This is the switchgear for a 16,000-kilowatt standby power plant installed by IEA Power. The company does not identify its customers. CREDIT IEA POWER

This company is helping Iowa businesses meet the energy challenge

As rising demand fueled in large measure by the recent and rapid development of data centers continues to strain the resources of Iowa’s electrical utilities, IEA Power’s business model provides “energy as a service” solutions, offering companies a reliable power…

Baseball training facility led by former MLB pitcher Cal Eldred to open in Hiawatha

A baseball training facility founded by former major league pitcher and Iowa native Cal Eldred…

Cal Eldred Baseball

Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer

Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of…

The former Methodist church in Marion, damaged during Iowa's 2020 derecho, is seen in January at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street. Redevelopment as Belltower Lofts is expected to be completed this summer, with 55 residential units. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment

Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the…

Marion housing rehab program

North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project

A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…

An aerial rendering of the multifamily building proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty.

Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm…

Tractor

Linn County approves second reading of Duane Arnold rezoning, along with host community agreement

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to approve the second reading…

Duane Arnold new construction and proposed site plan

UI Health Care performs nation’s first biodegradable pancreatic stent procedure

University of Iowa Health Care gastroenterologists performed the nation’s first procedure using a newly approved…

UI Health Care Gastroenterology team after performing first ARCHIMEDES case in the United States.

Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.5% in November

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 3.5% in November, down from 3.7% in September…

Iowa Workforce Development office unemployment

Iowa City City Council votes to renew downtown SSMID

The Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has been successfully renewed for 10…

Iowa City Downtown District logo

UPDATE: Last four Marco’s Pizza locations in Iowa closed

Marco’s Pizza has abruptly closed its last four restaurants in Iowa, including locations in Cedar…

Marco's Pizza North Liberty

University of Iowa secures $1.5M federal grant for advanced materials research center

The University of Iowa has received nearly $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense…

John Prineas, Ravitej Uppu, Thomas Folland work in the Quantum Light Control Lab. The three UI researchers are principal investigators on an award to expand Iowa's materials science center and to explore new ways to leverage materials for quantum technologies.

Gov. Reynolds establishes Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Tuesday creating the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force,…

Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear

Washington Economic Development Group taps Bimson as next executive director

The Washington Economic Development Group board of directors has selected Melanie Bimson to succeed Executive…

Melanie Bimson

Collins Aerospace wins $438 million FAA contract for radar modernization

Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $438 million contract by the Federal Aviation Administration to…

Collins Aerospace Condor MK3 Cooperative Secondary Surveillance Radar

Linn County supervisors schedule last two readings for Duane Arnold rezoning

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled its final two public meetings to consider…

Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear