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Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport
UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be built just west of the Eastern Iowa Airport due to “concerns for airport safety,” and “a more suitable alternative location should be identified for the…
Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program
Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…
Hiawatha leaders celebrate successes, look to propel growth
It’s a time-worn catchphrase, but it was emphasized repeatedly by Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)…
Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa
A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…
ECICOG to conduct Linn County housing study
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) recently finalized a contract with Linn County…
Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition under way
The parking ramp near Lindale Mall in northeast Cedar Rapids is being demolished, and mall…
ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members
ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…
Marion developments converging to propel momentum
You may be surprised to learn that Marion is now the 13th largest city by…
A trio of restaurants on Coralville Strip closes doors
In a growing city like Coralville, owning a business along the strip on Highway 6…
Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations
Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…
No talks slated as Ingredion strike nears end of second month
As a strike between Ingredion and its unionized plant employees in Cedar Rapids nears the…
MercyOne partners with Signify Health, prepares for risk-based payment
MercyOne will participate in a 2023 accountable care organization (ACO) with Signify Health, as MercyOne…
Granddaughter carrying on Freda’s Beauty Rama tradition
Freda’s Beauty Rama & Gift Shop has been in the spotlight as the community rallies…
FEMA awards North Liberty Fire Department $1 million
The North Liberty Fire Department is receiving a three-year, $1 million grant from the Federal…
UI health startup hopes test will prevent disease, improve nutrition
Kelsey Dawes expects cutting-edge technology will soon be able to motivate changed behaviors by personalizing…