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Nordex reopening West Branch

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…

‘I am’

“I’d lived in African American culture my whole life. In Iowa City, I suddenly was living  among…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

Elegance in simplicity

Local food spotlighted at Cobble Hill By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s one part European sophistication,…

Infinity Contact grows staff, office space

Cedar Rapids company added 161 jobs last year By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Don’t call them a…

Startup shifts focus after first year of business

Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are…

A fresh start

Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses By Pat Shaver The shelter house offers more than just…

Public investment leads to private growth

Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…

Hayek praises growth and development

Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…

NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood

Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the…

Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time

By Pat Shaver At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.…

Ladd Library prepares to open

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead. The Cedar Rapids…

Bornbach adds marketing services

Serial entrepreneur brings her experience to business coaching By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You need to know what…

Tutoring startup growing, moves into CoLab

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—As a tutor and student at the University of Iowa, Thomas…