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Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Pleasant Creek Solar facility up and running
The solar facility once known as Duane Arnold Solar is up and running – and has a new name. The 200 megawatt Pleasant Creek Solar facility is now operational and generating energy for customers, a release from Alliant Energy stated.…
Everything old will be new again in IC Ped Mall project
A construction site tucked somewhat awkwardly between the former Mill, the Graduate Hotel and the…
Mortenson at forefront of wind energy boom
When Mortenson erected its first turbine 26 years ago in rural Iowa, wind energy hadn’t…
Here comes the sun
Brandon Puccio of Marion has long tried to be a good steward of the Earth,…
Diversity Straight Up: The voice of the freelancer
In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony…
Community Health Free Clinic maintains mission through pandemic
Typically a bustling place, the waiting room of the Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar…
Organizers cautiously optimistic about return of summer events
Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and cases are stabilizing, event organizers are cautiously making…
Nonprofits found creative ways to fulfill missions in a challenging year
By most accounts, the need for nonprofit agencies has never been greater than in the…
China & Trade Symposium
An in-depth look at the dynamic and changing geopolitical relationship with China, especially in light…
Calling all ninja warriors
If you’ve ever watched the sports competition TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” you’ve likely had…
Pandemic threatens hard-fought gains, but offers hope for change
When it comes to women in the workplace, it’s the best of times. And it’s…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Duane Smith
Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Duane Smith, executive chairman of…
Cultivating morale in unprecedented times
How do you boost employee morale amid a lengthy pandemic?
Taking the slow lane
In the race between the tortoise and the hare, it’s fair to say the owners…
Return to the office?
What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Broderick Binns
In the latest episode of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” Tom sits down with Broderick…