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UScellular to lay off 4,100 employees in June
Wireless phone provider UScellular plans to lay off an estimated 4,100 workers nationwide as part of its acquisition by T-Mobile, including workers at several company-owned stores in Iowa. In a March 26 letter to James Clopton, program manager with the…
Duane Arnold’s closure ends Iowa’s nuclear chapter
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The recent decision by NextEra Energy to close Iowa’s only nuclear…
UICCU looks to name change as fresh start
UICCU’s headquarters in North Liberty, shown in an undated photo. PHOTO UICCU By Katharine…
Stamats’ new CEO keeps eye on digital ball
Peter Stamats, Stamats’ Communications new CEO. CREDIT STAMATS By Dave DeWitte [email protected] For Peter…
CID’s new face promises more relaxing, regional vibe
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Airport terminals aren’t usually known for being relaxing, enjoyable or memorable,…
Businesses remain stoic as Ped Mall revamp continues
The iconic Ped Mall fountain and the playground near the Iowa City Public Library will…
3 Questions with Alexis Ohanian, Reddit founder
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] He founded the enormously popular website Reddit, married tennis champion Serena…
Will Iowa’s new energy law save consumers or cost them?
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Iowa businesses and households can expect lower energy bills and fewer…
Solarize Johnson County sparks residential interest
Workers install solar panels on a home roof in an undated photo. CREDIT PEC …
Announcing 2018’s Best of the Corridor (Parts I & II)
Many of our readers take pride in knowing who’s the best of the best in…
Baur sees higher wages, lower stock returns ahead
Robert Baur, chief global economist for Principal Global Investors, speaks at the CBJ’s June 27…
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce…
Business leaders weigh in at Mid-Year Review
Panelists Lee Eilers, Brad Johnson, Pankaj Monga, Kent Statler and Heidi Vittetoe discuss trade, workforce…
Northwestern Mutual’s Schutte sees bulls running longer
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Although a growing number of voices say the long economic expansion…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: John Myers
Nate Kaeding (right) with John Myers, of Indian Creek Nature Center, at the nonprofit’s home…
Refinancing dispute dashes hopes for Zero Energy Systems
Zero Energy Systems’ factory and headquarters at 428 Westcor Dr. stands silent and unoccupied on…
