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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…

Jewelry retail chain Pandora is headed to Coral Ridge Mall this spring. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…

The exterior of a 1977 Cessna T210M, the plane Mr. Ockenfels and Mr. Teahen will use to fly around the world. CREDIT JOHN OCKENFELS AND PETER TEAHEN

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…

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Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect

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

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is launching Iowa Tech Connect to better guide tech professionals. CREDIT TAI

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,…

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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…

Nick AbouAssaly Marion State of the City 2023

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner

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

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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.…

A Photopolymer Intaglio print by Heather Parrish, who will be teaching at the Frogman's Print Workshop in July 2023. CREDIT FROGMAN'S PRINT WORKSHOP.

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…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa and Jersey Mike's is partnering during the month of March. CREDIT JAEI

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary

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

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