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NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy announce all-stock merger to create world’s largest regulated utility

NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization, the companies announced Monday. The deal is valued at $66.8 billion, according to…

$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding

A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in…

Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter

After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…

1200 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids Mirrorbox Theatre

FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award

Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

The Downtown Dish: Business and spelling lessons with Niki Neems

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems,…

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems, Owner of r.s.v.p., the popular boutique paper product shop in Iowa City. Niki shares business insights that blow Charlie's mind, the story behind her longstanding business, and even teaches our hosts how to spell stationery.

Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’

As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…

Steve Sovern LightLine groundbreaking

Iowa City Downtown District names May Legacy Business Month

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has designated May as Legacy Business Month for Downtown Iowa…

Iowa City Downtown District names May Legacy Business Month

Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Pleasant Creek Solar facility up and running

The solar facility once known as Duane Arnold Solar is up and running – and…

Alliant Energy's Pleasant Creek Solar project spans approximately 1,100 acres in Linn County and is estimated to generate up to 40,000 homes annually.

Students to showcase real-world business solutions at Eastern Iowa Airport in Junior Achievement 3DE event

This Wednesday, the Coe College Hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport will be filled with…

Eastern Iowa Airport

Carver College of Medicine to eliminate six graduate programs following integration into Biomedical Science program

Following approval from the Iowa Board of Regents April 24, the University of Iowa will…

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

New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side

As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for…

Ben Kinseth AC by Marriott

TAURA expansion at IFF Cedar Rapids facility is ‘significant milestone’

As International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) evaluated possible sites for its first TAURA fruit ingredient…

Joe Kilburg TAURA IFF groundbreaking

UI Health Care to open new family medicine clinic in Tiffin

University of Iowa Health Care will move forward with a new family and community medical…

A patient and doctor at UI Health Care's Family Medicine Clinic on Scott Boulevard.

Iowa Board of Regents approve renovations for UI’s Iowa Memorial Union

Renovations proposed for the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union were approved during the Iowa…

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

Iowa Board of Regents finalizes contracts with COGS, SEIU

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to ratify collective bargaining agreements with Campaign to…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.

Frontier Co-op receives award from IEDA for $30 million expansion

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved an award to Frontier National Products…

Frontier Co-op