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Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended for setback ‘flexibility’

The first reading of a new zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of natural gas-fired power plants in Linn County’s unincorporated areas was approved by the Board of Supervisors Monday, March 9, with a pair of new amendments – including…

World Class Industries to open new Hiawatha facility

World Class Industries announced the opening of a ninth location, its new Supply Chain Integrator…

Governor Reynolds sued for denying jobless Iowans federal pandemic assistance

A potential class-action lawsuit claims Gov. Kim Reynolds’ refusal to pay pandemic-related jobless assistance to…

Unemployment rate

Johnson County to raise recommended minimum wage to $12.25 per hour

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…

Johnson County administration

Iowa City Starbucks union vote passes unanimously

Workers at Starbucks in Iowa City, after announcing plans to unionize in late March, have…

Workers at the Iowa City Starbucks, located at 228 S Clinton St., have voted to unionize. CREDIT NOAH TONG

TrueNorth, Kirkwood to give employees a day in the life of a truck driver

TrueNorth Companies and Kirkwood Community College will present the Day in the Life of a…

Day in the Life of a Truck Driver

What advice would these four leaders give their younger selves?

Hindsight is 20/20, and it is also something young professionals who are just starting their…

Shea Kelly, Cari McCoy, Jennifer Bennett and Brandon Achen photographed at the Cedar Rapids Country Club by Brian Draeger of Draeger Photography. CEO

Together We Achieve awarded $100,000 in Grand Impact event

Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit Together We Achieve has been awarded $100,000 as part of the second annual…

Grand Impact

Commission advances rezoning for new Dunkin’ at former Western Fraternal Life building

The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has advanced a rezoning proposal that would transform the former…

Western Fraternal Life building

Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle

Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…

Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council

Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…

Von Maur Retailer of the Year

More vendors announced at South District Market

Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…

Supporters and organizers at the ribbon cutting for the new South District Market on March 28, 2023. CREDIT SOUTH DISTRICT MARKET

Van Meter’s Lura McBride leads by inspiring, connecting with others

Lura McBride’s passion is infectious. It’s a high-energy aura, a magnetism common to people who’ve…

Lura McBride

Interstate 380 widening, new Highway 151 interchange included in Iowa DOT project draft

A draft of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s improvement program for fiscal years 2024 to…

Interstate 380 traffic

UI Carver College receives $28 million clinical research grant

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has secured a seven-year, $28 million Clinical…

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Medical Education Research Facility. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE

Cedar Rapids council endorses Conveyor Engineering expansion plan

The Cedar Rapids City Council has approved financial support for a planned $5 million expansion…

Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing