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Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended again for more setback ‘flexibility’
The oft-amended Linn County ordinance governing the development of gas-fired power plants in the county’s unincorporated areas was amended yet again this week by the Board of Supervisors, with a fourth and final reading now planned for March 23. But…
Pandora jewelry store opening in Coral Ridge Mall
Pandora jewelry store will open this spring as the latest retailer to open its doors…

Rotarians to embark on 25,000-mile flight, raising money for polio
Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, local Rotarians attempting to join an exclusive club of flying…

Public hearing set for Alliant Energy solar project in Lee County
The Iowa Utilities Board will hold a public hearing April 13 regarding Alliant Energy’s proposal…
Prospect Meadows creates $11 million of economic impact in 2022
Prospect Meadows, a sports complex in Linn County, created more than $11 million of economic…
Is a four-day week the future of work?
Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and…

Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect
In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…

Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January
Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December,…

Marion has ‘boundless potential,’ AbouAssaly tells State of the City attendees
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly is an unapologetic champion of the city’s attributes and growth, and…

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner
Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…

Linn County awards grants to increase food security
The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $132,300 in grants to 12 local organizations…
Report: Iowa’s economy competitive nationally, but improvements needed
Iowa remains competitive with other states in several economic measurements, but improvements are needed in…
Frogman’s Print Workshop, UI begin partnership
Iowa City is welcoming the Frogman’s Print Workshop for the first time in July 2023.…

Closed auto plant reborn as hub for HNI distribution network
“This story was originally posted by the QCBJ” IOWA CITY – HNI Corporation of Muscatine…
Jersey Mike’s partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
For the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Coralville can donate to…

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary
Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar…






