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Robins economic development group names new director
The Robins Economic Development Initiative (REDI) has appointed Ken Paxton as its new economic development director. Mr. Paxton brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development, having served communities across Iowa in a variety of leadership roles. He…
Iowa business leaders redefine retirement: From full stop to gradual transition
Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 — according to the Georgetown University Center for…
Local restaurateur Jade Luter flips concepts for Pregame Brew & Chew, Mas Margaritas
A number of new developments are in the works for several locations in local restaurateur…
QTS speaker at CBJ symposium: Data centers, AI are already central to modern society
Data centers, and their AI processing capabilities, have grown to become an integral part of…
Hiawatha leaders hail Igram Village as ‘monumental development’
Hiawatha leaders hailed the Igram Village project as a “monumental development” in the city’s history…
As Google considers Linn County data center, county leaders seek water resource study
As Google reportedly considers building its second data center complex in Linn County, county supervisors…
Fenōkee furniture merges art and craft
The small forge takes up only a fraction of the space in the converted workshop,…
Popeyes sues Iowa franchisee for continuing operations after franchise termination
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is suing an Iowa franchise owner for continuing to operate under the…
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness, century-old Cedar Rapids bike shop, sold to new owner
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness bike shop, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, has been…
Cedar Rapids dentist surrenders license after fraud, incompetence allegations
A Cedar Rapids dentist has agreed to surrender his license after the Iowa Dental Board…
Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant
UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa…
Havenpark Communities to increase rent on Johnson County manufactured home parks despite calls for rent moratorium
Residents of Utah-based Havenpark Communities’ manufactured home parks in Johnson County say despite a plea…
City of Coralville OKs final plat for Gather Iowa’s first addition
Gather Iowa, a mixed-use development planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district, made progress Sept. 23…
Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as…
Scott Wilson leaving Kernels to become NewBo City Market executive director
Scott Wilson is leaving the Cedar Rapids Kernels – where he’s worked for 19 years,…
Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’
Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…
