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Zoning approved for 92-unit Cedar Rapids housing complex near Williams Boulevard, Highway 30
A new 92-unit apartment housing complex is in the works at a highly-visible site near the intersection of Highway 30 and Williams Boulevard SW in Cedar Rapids, despite concerns voiced by some area residents about increased traffic and impact on…
Alliant Energy names Barton as president, chief operating officer
Alliant Energy has named Lisa Barton to the newly-created role of president and chief operating…

Join the Speak Tank competition at WLC conference
Women Lead Change is hosting a new concept called Speak Tank at its 2023 Women…

Gov. Reynolds expands Registered Apprenticeship grants in health care
During the Condition of the State address on Jan. 10, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a…
Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes
Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…

Avelo Airlines temporarily relocates Dubuque flights to Cedar Rapids
Avelo Airlines said Jan. 11 it is temporarily relocating its Dubuque Regional Airport flights to…

ImOn to acquire Sioux City broadband provider FiberComm
ImOn Communications has announced plans to acquire FiberComm, a Sioux City-based provider of broadband and…

Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company
Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…

Travero unveils recycling solution for wind turbine blades
A new Iowa business is launching an innovative way to recycle wind turbine blades that…

WARN notice: Grit Delivers closing in Iowa City
A Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing Jan. 4 shows Grit Delivers has laid…

ICDD offering concierge shopping for Valentine’s Day
The Iowa City Downtown District has added complimentary concierge shopping to their core retail services…
Whirlpool named among America’s most JUST companies for 2023
Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as one of America’s most JUST companies in the annual…

CBJ Newsmakers: Diversity Market transformation
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Hardacre Theater, Public Space One, local artist wins state grants
Cedar County’s Hardacre Theater, Iowa City’s Public Space One and Cedar Rapids hip-hop artist Antonio…

Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…

Wisconsin-based company seizes on Iowa’s truck driver grant
Neenah, Wisconsin-based J.J. Keller & Associates is looking to help Iowa employers train its truck…
