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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…

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

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,…

Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Iowa Board of Regents finalizes contracts with COGS, SEIU
The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to ratify collective bargaining agreements with Campaign to…

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…






