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Why Iowa is betting on nuclear energy to meet surging electricity demand
The push to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center began almost immediately after the facility ceased operations following the August 2020 derecho, as local residents and experts questioned the shutdown decision. That drumbeat has become a full-fledged chorus in the…
Frontier Co-op CEO Tony Bedard inducted into Cooperative Hall of Fame
On Oct. 3, the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) inducted Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op,…
Iowa City celebrates revamped Dubuque Street with block party celebration
The Iowa City Downtown District, in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of Iowa…
The CBJ’s 20th Forty Under 40 class
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
NextEra president addresses Duane Arnold nuclear plant’s potential restart
NextEra Energy chairman, president and chief executive officer John Ketchum said this week the company…
Frontier Co-op launches two new organic products at Whole Foods
Frontier Co-op has announced the national release of two new Regenerative Organic Certified® products: Indonesian…
Eastern Iowa Airport receives $3.6 million federal grant for new baggage handling control system
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $3.6 million federal grant from…
New affordable housing development planned near westside library site
A new 192-unit affordable housing development is in the works adjacent to the site of…
Kirkwood president selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher has been named one of 25 leaders chosen for…
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…
Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…
Marion city council approves six-month extension of limited development moratorium
The City of Marion has extended its development moratorium in key rapidly-growing portions of the…
Leaders praise ‘transformational’ new Westside Library at groundbreaking ceremony
As hundreds of community leaders and library officials gathered Oct. 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony…
FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…
