Cedar Rapids council approves development agreement for QTS data center project
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after the Cedar Rapids City Council, at its regular meeting...
Collins Aerospace awarded U.S. Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability design agent contract
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a follow-on contract, with a potential for up to $904 million over five years, to continue...
Alliant CEO: Cedar Rapids data centers will help enable five-year rate freeze
The advent of several large-scale industrial projects in Cedar Rapids, including two data center developments, has helped Alliant Energy establish reliable, sustainable energy generation...
Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5 million total passengers utilizing the airport last year.
The total...
Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, having recently filed notice with...
Casey’s announces winners of 2024 Product Innovation Summit
Casey’s General Stores has announced the selection of 13 brands to join its future product lineup following its inaugural Innovation Summit.
Held at the Casey’s...
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking to block the commission’s consideration of a Linn County...
Center Point family honored with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Center Point family, Matt and Melissa Ditch, during the...
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its vascular and interventional radiology labs expansion project.
A ribbon-cutting...