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Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold (NEDA) LLC, representing another step in NextEra Energy’s proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear energy plant near Palo. In its order, issued…

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awards $420,000 to 19 nonprofits

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has awarded $420,308 to 19 organizations to strengthen and…

Bipartisan infrastructure package hailed as victory for Iowa

U.S. House Democrats sent a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill to President Biden for his signature…

Celebrating this year’s Women of Influence

The 17th annual Corridor Business Journal’s Women of Influence are a group of inspiring women. …

All Temp Refrigeration partners with Summit Refrigeration

All Temp Refrigeration, a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in industrial and commercial refrigeration, is partnering…

UI to help Saudi women entrepreneurs

Saudi Arabian women will learn how to become entrepreneurs with the help of an educational…

Linn County Public Health names new deputy director

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) has named Eric Bradley as its new deputy director. He…

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Iowa winter farmer’s markets kick off this month

Outdoor farmers markets in Iowa generally end their seasons in October, with indoor markets closely…

Hickory Hill Estates development approved by I.C. Planning and Zoning

The planned senior living development near Hickory Hill Park was unanimously approved by the Iowa…

UPDATE: Hart declines to request recount in Cedar Rapids mayoral race

UPDATE: Amara Andrews now leads incumbent Brad Hart by 40 votes for second place in…

Public meetings scheduled to review Coggon Solar LLC utility-scale solar application  

Linn County announces that dates have been scheduled for the public meeting process for the…

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2021 Women of Influence honored at Corridor Business Journal banquet

The Corridor Business Journal is proud to have honored 11 incredible women at the 17th…

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces initiatives to address child care shortage

In response to the growing child care crisis hitting the state, and with Iowa leading…

Johnson County Board of Supervisors have voted to raise wages for eligible child care workers. CREDIT PEXELS

Iowa City area to launch community-based digital gift card

Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, announce the launch of…

UPDATE: Deere workers reject second contract proposal, Deere continues discussions with UAW

Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) were back on the picket lines this week after rejecting…

New initiative encourages local shopping this holiday season

This year the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is once again asking people to buy…