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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…
Melanie Olson Design Group wins Best of Houzz 2022 award
Melanie Olson Design Group, of Cedar Rapids, has won a “Best of Houzz” award for…
Registration open for Iowa Farm Bureau’s ‘Acres of Opportunity’ conference
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has announced registration is open for “Acres of Opportunity,” a…
NAHB: Home prices discourage a growing segment of prospective buyers
The share of prospective buyers actively trying to find a home fell in both the…
Upward trend in annual home price appreciation continues, CoreLogic reports
CoreLogic has released its Home Price Index and HPI Forecast for December 2021. Consumer desire…
First Interstate Bank merges with Great Western Bank
First Interstate BancSystem, parent company of First Interstate Bank, announced on Tuesday that they have…
Iowa awards $1.4 million in Employer Innovation Fund grants
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded $1.4 million in grants to 38 Iowa employers and…
New members join Economic Alliance’s innovation councils, policy board
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has added new members to its innovation councils and…
Mediacom announces new high-speed internet programs to connect low-income households
Mediacom Communications has announced its participation in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a…
2022 predictions in marketing & tech
By the time you read this, we will be an entire month into 2022. As…
Pearson acquires digital credentialing leader Credly
Pearson has announced it has acquired Credly, the market leader in digital workforce credentialing. The…
MidWestOne income, earnings drop slightly in fourth quarter, but full year income sets record
MidWestOne Financial Group, headquartered in Iowa City, reported a drop in net income and diluted…
West Bancorporation announces record net income
Last year was a record-setting year for West Bancorporation. The Des Moines-based bank holding company,…
Local professors address supply chain’s ‘perfect storm’
Depending on your perspective, the phrase “supply chain” is among the global economy’s most pressing…
New general manager takes helm of DoubleTree, convention center
The new general manager of the DoubleTree Hotel, Convention Complex and Alliant Energy PowerHouse is…
Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year
It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…