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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…

Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor

Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…

Kum & Go store North Liberty

Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion

Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City,…

Targeted goat grazing is gaining popularity, these businesses are taking the opportunity by the horns

An idea for a “cool retirement job” became a full-time endeavor in July for Tamra…

Charlie Fisher, owner of Falcon Farm Co. and an affiliate of Goats on the Go, checks on one of his goat herds at a jobsite in rural North Liberty. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service

Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in…

Burlington Trailways bus

Culver’s restaurant planned for North Liberty

Culver’s restaurant is planning to bring its frozen custard and burgers to North Liberty next…

A rendering of the proposed Culver's in North Liberty, located between West Penn Street and Lininger Lane and 230 feet east of Heartland Way.

Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month

A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer…

Iowa City-based artist Thomas Agran works on a mural celebrating Fairtrade Month at Coralville's New Pioneer Co-op Sept. 22, 2025.

Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site

Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public…

Marion library site rendering 1

University of Iowa seeks $3.6 million in state appropriations to address physician shortage

The University of Iowa is asking lawmakers for $3.6 million in new state appropriations to…

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

The University of Iowa eyes expansion project for College of Nursing

Citing inadequate accommodations for modern health care training, the University of Iowa is proposing a…

University of Iowa College of Nursing students.

University of Iowa Health Care to purchase last building from Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy

University of Iowa Health Care is looking to grow its Downtown Campus with a proposal…

University of Iowa Health Care is in the process of acquiring the last piece of real estate from the Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy, located east of the downtown campus at 601 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City.

Hiawatha City Council approves development agreement for $14 million Igram Village project

The Hiawatha City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday night, Sept. 16 with Igram…

Igram Village townhomes

Crisp & Green to open first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing

Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant chain Crisp & Green will open its first Eastern Iowa location at…

Iowa River Landing

GALLERY: Tiffin breaks ground on $10 million rec center

The city of Tiffin broke ground Tuesday on its $10 million recreation center at 105…

Students from the Tiffin school district are all grins as they don hardhats and hold shovels for the groundbreaking of the city's $10 million recreation center on Sept. 16, 2025.

Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits…

A rendering of the Dows Farm agri-community project along Mount Vernon Road SE. CREDIT LINN COUNTY

Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…

Alliant power plant proposed location