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NextEra taking more steps to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant

NextEra Energy is taking more steps in its proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo. In an Aug. 7 filing with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NextEra – which acquired a majority interest in…

Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector

Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…

Affordable Housing Network names new director

Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…

Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity

The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…

Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City

Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…

Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…

Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…

Iowa Utilities Board sets partial review schedule for Duane Arnold Solar projects

The Iowa Utilities Board has formally accepted the applications for a pair of utility-scale solar…

Solar energy

IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…

Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity

There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…

CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist

Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…

ASAC working to reduce substance-use related deaths

The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is implementing the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses…

Kirkwood nursing program earns NLN CNEA Accreditation

Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program has earned accreditation status from the National League for Nursing…

Kirkwood Community College

Navigator signs labor agreements for Heartland Greenway pipeline

Navigator CO2 Ventures signed letters of intent on Friday to use union labor for construction…

Applications accepted now for Think Iowa City grants

Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023,…

Hills Bank and Trust named top lender for veteran-owned small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its top…