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Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more than 80,000 volunteer hours to various causes and nonprofits in the communities it serves in 2024. “The passion Alliant Energy has for customers can be…
Main Street Program, riverboat foundation, mean big changes
by Gigi Wood WASHINGTON – Several influences have led to revitalization in Washington. State guidance,…
Survey finds more optimism about economy
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Corridor business owners are more optimistic about the local economy…
Expanding air service top priority for director
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Expanding air service, addressing the perception of high fares and…
A fire in the belly
by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It’s all about the basics. That’s what the fastest-growing company…
UniverCity program aims to increase neighborhood diversity
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City and the University of Iowa have formed…
Branding effort gets under way
by John Kenyon LINN COUNTY – No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to…
Appearances matter
Reporter: Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Mixed use is an often-used phrase in development, but…
Northside neighborhood to receive facelift
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Customers can find it all in Iowa City’s northside…
Proposed medical mall amplifies business potential
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Build it and more will come. That’s the big-…
Confluence of projects necessitates move
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – One Coralville business owner is at ground zero for flood-recovery…
Extra credit homework
by Tim Kenyon Editor’s note: To qualify for the federal first-time homebuyers tax credit, deals…
Clickstop building up in Urbana
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – The Clickstop e-commerce firm plans a new facility and…
Van Meter Industrial expands Corridor market base
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Van Meter Industrial is expanding its presence in Cedar…
Trade jobs outlook starting to improve after grim period
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – The job market for tradespeople is ratcheting up after…
Hotel at Kirkwood set for late July opening
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – A bold learning experience nears for hospitality students at…