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Fairfax officials hear details of proposed Alliant gas-fired power plant
Attendees of a Fairfax City Council meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 9 offered decidedly mixed perspectives on an Alliant Energy proposal for a combined-cycle natural gas power plant just southeast of the Fairfax city limits. An estimated 45 attendees packed the…
Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons,…
MERGE Iowa City hosts ribbon cutting for renovated coworking space
The downtown Iowa City coworking space MERGE held its grand reopening yesterday evening, drawing a…
Successful downtown construction projects all about attitude, Main Street Iowa specialist says
A positive attitude is key to a successful outcome for large-scale downtown construction projects, Main…
North Liberty is booming. Here’s a list of housing developments in the works
You don’t have to be an expert in real estate or economic development to see…
Adam Keune named executive director of Iowa JPEC at University of Iowa
Adam Keune, co-founder of Higher Learning Technologies based in Coralville, has been appointed as the…
HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services
In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.…
Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization
Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…
Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants
Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully…
Steindler Orthopedic opens new location in Cedar Rapids
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has opened a new location in Cedar Rapids – its first clinic…
Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded…
Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program
Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…
Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with…
Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…
Dream City breaks ground on $3 million entrepreneurial hub renovations
With around 50 attendees gathered under a humid summer sky, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City…
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County approve letters of support for casino license
The City of Cedar Rapids, Marion City Council and Linn County Board of Supervisors have…
