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Airport commissioner: ‘We feel blindsided’ by Alliant power plant proposal

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Alliant Energy representatives shared starkly different perspectives Tuesday morning at a meeting to discuss Alliant’s proposal to site a new natural gas-fired power plant just a few miles west of the Eastern Iowa Airport.…

Former Sinclair stores in Eastern Iowa reopening

A number of former Sinclair convenience store locations in Eastern Iowa operated by Brew Oil,…

Former Sinclair store Cedar Rapids

EntreFEST 2024 tickets now on sale

EntreFEST, a two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids…

IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham speaks on the Iowa Innovation podcast in front of a live crowd to begin EntreFEST 2023. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Caravel Autism Health, new autism therapy clinic, opens in Hiawatha

Caravel Autism Health is now open in Hiawatha, providing diagnosis and treatment of young children…

Caravel Autism Health logo

Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council

Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

International Flavors & Fragrances planning $22.2 million Cedar Rapids expansion

International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking state funding support for a $22.2 million expansion of…

International Flavors & Fragrances Cedar Rapids

Marion council advances plan for 96 new affordable housing units

The Marion City Council has approved the first step in creating an Urban Revitalization Area…

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Marion council approves Belltower Lofts plan, but parking concerns raised

Even as the Marion City Council voted unanimously last week to approve plans for the…

Belltower Lofts

Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center

The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…

The sign outside the Coralville Recreation Center, located at 1506 8th St.

Iowa January unemployment rate holds steady at 3%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in January, down from the 3.2% announced in…

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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit open for registration

Registration is open for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, announced the U.S.…

In August, the SBA backed 30 loans for a total of $17,582,300 and 112 new jobs. CREDIT US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Whirlpool reorganization won’t impact Amana operations, officials say

A corporate reorganization at Whirlpool Corporation, announced earlier this month, is not expected to impact…

Whirlpool plant Middle Amana

Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location

Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…

Owners of Every Bloomin' Thing, Kerrie and Zach Buettner. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale

In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…

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Celebrating 2024’s Women of Influence

This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Corridor Business Journal and its Women…

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This local pharmacy works with businesses to reduce health care costs, improve transparency

As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy…

Aaron McDonough browses through prescription drugs at Towncrest Wellness Apothecary.