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Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended for setback ‘flexibility’
The first reading of a new zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of natural gas-fired power plants in Linn County’s unincorporated areas was approved by the Board of Supervisors Monday, March 9, with a pair of new amendments – including…
JRS Pharma expansion ‘critical’ for Cedar Rapids, pharmaceutical industry
JRS Pharma is already the world’s largest producer of cellulosic products for the pharmaceutical industry,…
Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…
Cybersecurity startup to launch interactive escape room game
Cybercade, a spinoff company of ProCircular in Coralville, is just weeks away from unveiling a…
Clear vision of CRBT’s local mission propels James Klein to ‘Most Influential’ leader
Even after decades as a prominent leader in the Corridor banking community, James Klein says…
Black Professionals organization to host networking mixer
Black Professionals of Johnson County and Linn County is hosting a networking mixer from 7-9:30…
Ogden & Adams to acquire Delhi Lumber
Ogden & Adams Building Solutions plans to acquire the assets of Delhi Lumber company based…
Women-led group dedicated toward Latino entrepreneurs forms
A celebratory launch for Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new group looking to empower Latino entrepreneurs…
Cedar Rapids Tourism wins Smart Meetings’ 2022 Platinum Choice Award
Smart Meetings named Cedar Rapids Tourism a 2022 Platinum Choice Award winner on Dec. 5. …
Reynolds announces new entry-level CDL training program
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Dec. 5 a new opportunity for truck drivers to…
Linn supervisors postpone first vote on hazardous pipelines setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 postponed their first consideration of an…
BrownWinick Law Firm to open Coralville office
BrownWinick Law Firm is expanding into Eastern Iowa with the addition of a Coralville office…
Iowa City Downtown District introducing ‘Hello Lamp Post’ program
Starting this week, the Iowa City Downtown District is launching a new collaboration with tech…
Housing Trust Fund offers $1.2 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1.2 million in funding to support…
New Pearson study: Human skills are the work ‘power skills’ most in demand
New research from Pearson finds that despite new technologies transforming the world of work, the…
IUB seeks details on utilities’ winter preparedness plans
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) issued an order Dec. 1 requesting information on Iowa electric…