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Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring

The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from regulators, but NextEra Energy is taking proactive steps to ensure the plant has a fleet of qualified nuclear plant operators at the ready. A temporary…

FDIC report: Iowa banks poised to support continued economic recovery

Iowa banks are in good shape to serve the needs of consumers and businesses as…

Students’ mental health challenges multiplying  

The COVID-19 pandemic is most defined as a physical health issue, with its wealth of…

Online certifications offer Iowa residents a needed career switch

The economic hardships of the last 18 months revealed vulnerabilities in countless industries across the…

Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar to reopen Sept. 28

The Cedar Rapids restaurant reopens from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 101 Third Ave. SW. …

Back in black

It doesn’t matter which football team the Iowa Hawkeyes are playing in Iowa City this…

Hallmar welcomes Hope, the new resident pet

Mercy Cedar Rapids has welcomed a new member to its Hallmar family. Hope, a 5-year-old…

Proposed development near Solon gets initial rezoning approval from Johnson County supervisors

A rezoning request for a residential development west of Solon received initial approval from the…

ABI disapproves of President Biden’s new vaccine requirements, calls mandate ‘misguided’

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) came out critical of President Biden’s new…

Slim Chickens restaurant chain heads to Iowa

Slim Chickens, a fast casual restaurant chain originating out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and specializing in hand-breaded…

Iowa City announces new deputy city manager

Redmond Jones II will officially become the new deputy city manager of Iowa City on…

Alliant Energy donates $4 million to help customers pay energy bills

A $4 million donation by Alliant Energy to its Hometown Care Energy Fund will help…

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Amid staffing shortages, local businesses provide internships to Four Oaks youth

Four Oaks’ TotalChild Workforce program is connecting Linn County youth to paid internship opportunities to…

SBA approves $2.7 million in Iowa loans in August

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $21,596,800 to Iowa businesses in August,…

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Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits

Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make…

Vegan bakery Cinnaholic plans expansion into Iowa City

An independent, family-owned bakery is looking to continue its franchising efforts by opening up shop…