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Alliant power plant proposed location

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 built just west of the Eastern Iowa Airport due to “concerns for airport safety,” and “a more suitable alternative location should be identified for the…

CIVCO announces 2025 move to new facility

CIVCO Medical Solutions, a principal manufacturer of ultrasound infection control, high-level disinfection and needle guidance…

CIVCO Medical Solutions' corporate headquarters at 2301 Jones Blvd. in Coralville. CREDIT CBJ

UNI receives $25 million donation from 1970 graduate Wilson, will rename business college

A 1970 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa has pledged a $25 million donation…

UNI campus Cedar Falls

Meet the 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees working in tech & engineering

Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

Liz Mathis named first-ever HEDCO economic development coordinator

Former Iowa state senator and television news anchor Liz Mathis has been named as the…

Liz Mathis

Stamats celebrates centennial, looks to future in move to new home

There are only about 1,000 companies in the United States that have been in business…

Peter and Bill Stamats centennial move

IDT opens new therapeutic manufacturing facility

A new facility for Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) highlights an important milestone for the 35-year-old…

IDT president Demaris Mills is poised to cut the ribbon at IDT's new facility, 2400 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Oct. 17.

Marion officials seek proposals to redevelop former library site

The City of Marion, Marion Economic Development Corp. (MEDCO), the Marion Chamber of Commerce, and…

Old Marion Public Library

Iowa JPEC honors 13 individuals

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) is recognizing 13 people at…

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is honoring 13 individuals for their contribution toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

Big Grove Brewery poised for substantial growth

Big things are happening for Big Grove Brewery, a popular brewery with locations in Solon,…

In the foreground is a sign that says "3825 Liberty Drive." In the background is a warehouse, and a large beer fermenter is being lifted in the air by a crane.

TrueNorth Legacy Foundation announces grants to community organizations

The TrueNorth Legacy Foundation has completed its inaugural grant cycle and announced the distribution of…

TrueNorth

Iowa City to implement tax on EV charging

Iowa City will charge electric vehicle owners for the use of city-owned EV charging stations,…

Iowa is looking to use federal funds to build out EV charging capabilities across major corridors in the next five years.

Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power

More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…

Sheep graze in a green meadow. Iowa Climate Statement

Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading

Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…

City of Marion

North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center

The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

Rantizo announces $6 million expansion of Series A funding

Rantizo, an Iowa City-based operator network for spray drone services, has announced an expansion of…

A Rantizo agriculture drone operates over crops. CREDIT RANTIZO