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Eastern Iowa Airport lands $6 million FAA grant for baggage handling improvements

The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP) to fund improvements to the airport’s baggage handling system. The grant was announced by the FAA Monday,…

How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year

“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…

Mark Pattison, founder, COO, and board president of Solon-based Buck Creek Distributing water

Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Economic Alliance launch workforce recruitment campaign

Historically, communities in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area have found themselves competing for economic development…

Metro workforce recruitment initiative

GreatAmerica to host Pack Ride in Cedar Rapids Aug. 25

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, based in Cedar Rapids, will host the Patriots Pack, a group…

Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors

A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…

Phil Engen Linn County renewable energy amendments

Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…

NextEra Energy Resources solar project

SwineTech combines ag, innovation to streamline pig care

What do the medical field and pig farming have in common? More than you might…

SmartGuard, a wearable device for sows that sends an alert when it rolls over a piglet. CREDIT SWINETECH

Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed

A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…

Palo industrial solar Duane Arnold Solar

Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric

Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…

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A new chapter for CBJ’s all-time fastest growing company

The past few years have brought extraordinary success and explosive growth to BLX Expedited Carriers…

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Steindler sets groundbreaking for new clinic, ambulatory surgery center

A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s new clinic and ambulatory surgery center…

Steindler clinic and surgery center North Liberty

TAI accepting nominations for Prometheus Awards

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is accepting nominations for its 2023 Prometheus Awards, which…

New SBA Business Outreach Center to empower veteran entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration  (SBA) has announced the opening of a new Veterans Business…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Aegon Transamerica grant boosts Girl Scouts outdoor programs

A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica will boost the Girl Scouts’ efforts to support outdoor…

Girl Scouts

Immigrant Welcome Network looks to be a beacon of resources

When Mazahir Salih immigrated to the U.S. from Sudan in 1997, she had a million…

IWN Board Member Horacio Borgen presented to 60 attendees at the IWN’s celebratory kickoff event on June 11. He was a political exile from Nicaragua and immigrated to Iowa two years ago. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT.

Linn County utility-scale solar moratorium renewed for three months

A moratorium on new industrial-scale solar and wind energy projects in Linn County has been…

Linn County supervisors 2023