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Nordex reopening West Branch

Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant

Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new…

Former Mercy Medical Center CEO wins prestigious award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) announced Timothy Charles, former president and CEO of…

Tim Charles, former president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, has won the 2022 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening at Iowa City Marketplace this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers

As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…

Ingredion worker strike

CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Cornell College hires Flege as new vice president, COO/CFO

Cornell College, a liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has hired Kelly Flege…

Iowa Care Community board of directors names new CEO

Following the retirement of former CEO Karla Kamal in June, Sara Krieger has been named…

Sara Krieger will be the new CEO for Iowa Care Community. CREDIT IOWA CARE COMMUNITY

IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook for Iowa

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022, with…

IBC economic outlook

Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location

A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…

A new Mexican Bar and Grill is opening in North Liberty. CREDIT ANDALE CANTINA

SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa small business loans in December

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

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

Johnson County supervisors appoint Green-Douglass as new chairperson

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors have appointed Lisa Green-Douglass as board chairperson for 2023.…

Lisa Green-Douglass

Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings

Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

CBJ Newsmakers: Regents approve 33% budget increase for UI hospital

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure

The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…

The Brass Fountain opened in early 2021. CREDIT NOAH TONG

After real estate downturn to end 2022, positivity on horizon for 2023

November 2022 unit sales of single-family homes were down 29.5% compared to November 2021, but…

Home sales