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Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new…
Slim Chickens restaurant chain heads to Iowa
Slim Chickens, a fast casual restaurant chain originating out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and specializing in hand-breaded…
Iowa City announces new deputy city manager
Redmond Jones II will officially become the new deputy city manager of Iowa City on…
Alliant Energy donates $4 million to help customers pay energy bills
A $4 million donation by Alliant Energy to its Hometown Care Energy Fund will help…
Amid staffing shortages, local businesses provide internships to Four Oaks youth
Four Oaks’ TotalChild Workforce program is connecting Linn County youth to paid internship opportunities to…
SBA approves $2.7 million in Iowa loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $21,596,800 to Iowa businesses in August,…
Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits
Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make…
Vegan bakery Cinnaholic plans expansion into Iowa City
An independent, family-owned bakery is looking to continue its franchising efforts by opening up shop…
GreenState Credit Union announces surge in lending to Black homeowners
GreenState Credit Union has announced that through the first six months of 2021, GreenState is…
New branding brings vibrancy to vacant downtown Cedar Rapids buildings
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is working to create more attractive store and window…
Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge now open to K-12 students
The Iowa Department of Education is holding Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for…
NAHB report: Fastest home building activity continues in suburban, exurban communities
Residential construction continued to shift toward the suburbs and lower-cost markets, and the trend is…
Iowa fitness centers now eligible for COVID-19 relief funds
Iowa fitness centers that meet defined requirements may electronically apply for funding from the federal…
Cornell College welcomes largest new class in nearly two decades
404 new students are calling Cornell College home this school year, making it the largest…
Gro HR: A small business helping small businesses
#1 Small Company Gro HR Consulting Cedar Rapids | grohrconsulting.com | 1st time on list…
Aerotek’s ethos: Work hard, play hard
#1 Medium Company Aerotek Cedar Rapids | aerotek.com | 7th time on list Make no…