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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location
A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…

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…

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.…

Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings
Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…

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…

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…
