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Energy in Iowa: A year in review

A lot has transpired since the first installment of the CBJ’s Energy in Iowa series examined the state’s surging electricity demand — and 2025 proved pivotal in determining how Iowa will meet that unprecedented challenge. The demand drivers remain clear:…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization ‘essentially complete’

After more than a decade of design, development and construction work, the $121 million terminal…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization gate 12

Midwest inflation eases to 3% in November, CSI analysis finds

Inflation in the Midwest declined to 3% year-over-year in November, down from 3.1% in September,…

Iowa employers focus on stability, investment heading into 2026, quarterly ABI survey shows

Two-thirds of Iowa employers report their businesses are growing as they enter 2026, according to…

Welder Pamela Lewis works with KT Pacer's sub-assembly/small parts weldment team.

Iowa Utilities Commission approves 720-megawatt Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown

The Iowa Utilities Commission has unanimously approved Alliant Energy’s request to construct a 720-megawatt natural…

Alliant Energy

Linn County zoning commission votes to recommend rezoning for Duane Arnold plant site

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously Monday night, Dec. 15, to recommend…

Al Schafbuch Dyersville Duane Arnold rezoning meeting

Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss named Most Influential Leader for 2025

For Marty Lenss, the Corridor Business Journal’s Most Influential Leader for 2025, the passion for…

Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss stands for a portrait in the newest addition to the airport in November. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

HEDCO adds four to board of directors

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of…

Hiawatha Iowa sign

St. Luke’s Hospital acquires HYDROS Robotic System

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has acquired a HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation, a…

HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation

Coe College lands $1.3 million physics grant

A new federal grant will enable Coe College undergraduates to conduct research at some of…

LOCO CR food delivery service launches in Cedar Rapids

LOCO CR, the Cedar Rapids-based food delivery service in the works for nearly four years,…

LOCO CR logo

Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects

The Nordex Group will supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for large-scale…

A Nordex USA employee describes one of the company’s wind turbine drivetrain assemblies during a tour of the company’s reopened plant in West Branch July 1, 2025. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Frontier Co-op named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list

Norway, Iowa-based Frontier Co-op has been named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list…

Frontier Co-Op

Iowa journalism leader says new Gazette ownership is ‘really good win’ for newspaper, readers

Fears and concerns abound as The Gazette begins its new ownership era today, but one…

The Gazette downtown Cedar Rapids

IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City…

Iowa Economic Development Authority

New IowaWORKS center will facilitate greater collaboration with Kirkwood, area leaders say

Job development leaders say the opening of the new IowaWORKS center, near Kirkwood Community College…

IowaWORKS grand opening Beth Townsend Kristie Fisher Tiffany O'Donnell