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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…
Mayor’s search followed private, not public model
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – When the Cedar Rapids City Council sought to hire…
City short $16 million for flood recovery
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Coralville is missing a crucial piece of protection in its…
New facilities key to UI athletic recruitment
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Very visible changes are being made to the…
City considering revisions to floodplain ordinance
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City’s planning and zoning commission last week discussed…
Pomeranz pledges active, aggressive work
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Everyone who touted Jeff Pomeranz’s attributes last week as…
UI soon to open $69 million recreation center
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – A new venue for good times downtown is…
City, developers prepare for arts campus shift
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – A high-rise development, business relocations and a road improvement…
Airport runway reconstruction project begins
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – As he stepped to the lectern to address a crowd…
Party with a purpose
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s about community. Studio 13, a gay night club…
NewBo city market plan moving forward
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – As plans for the proposed NewBo City Market on…
Counterfeiting cases on rise, meth makes a comeback in Iowa
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Two rising crime trends in Coralville are affecting businesses. One…
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…