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‘Grassroots’ Save Morgan Valley group seeks to halt power plant plans
From yard signs to petition-signing drives and comments at local governmental meetings, the mission is clear: Save Morgan Valley is persistent in its opposition to Alliant Energy’s proposal for a natural gas-fired power plant in western Linn County. Save Morgan…
Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.2% in May
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3% in April…
John Deere workers plant their support in Habitat
The same John Deere factories where workers build its signature combines, tractors and construction/forestry machines…
Transamerica CIO sees economic resilience behind the noise
Pervasive headlines about the state of the economy are much worse than the underlying data…
University of Iowa’s Venture School announces launch day winners
MiDi LLC, a Des Moines-based startup that develops products to help premature infants safely build…
Randy’s Flooring acquires Advance Millwork, plans North Liberty facility
Randy’s Flooring has acquired Advance Millwork, a North Liberty-based manufacturer of interior and exterior doors,…
NFIB names new Iowa state director
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has named Cody Carlson as its new state…
GreatAmerica completes Heritage Bank acquisition, launches national bank
GreatAmerica Holdings Inc. announced Monday, June 15 it has completed its acquisition of Heritage Bank…
Running-Marquardt speaks out against Morgan Valley power plant plans
If there were any previous questions about Linn County Board of Supervisors chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt’s…
Ingredion announces $5 billion acquisition of Tate & Lyle, also acquires patented prebiotic fiber
Ingredion Incorporated, which operates one of Cedar Rapids’ largest manufacturing facilities, announced plans last week…
Annata Vintage Rental Co. brings a piece of history to Eastern Iowa events
Destiney Benish is living her dreams, while helping brides and other clients create their own.…
The multi-generational workplace: How younger workers are shifting office culture
With multiple generations now working side by side — including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials…
Almoayyed returns to Cedar Rapids government as economic development director
Jasmine Almoayyed has been appointed director of Economic Development & Development Services for the City…
Several developments get green light from Cedar Rapids council
Several development projects, including the expansion of the Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids and…
Flight Ready Parking promises seamless car-to-gate experience
An educational IT consultant, Briana Mills quickly came to know what to expect from business…
ALPLA opens development hub in Iowa City
Packaging manufacturer ALPLA Inc. has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City,…
