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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…

Regus becomes first new tenant of former Transamerica office buildings

The former Transamerica office buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids have their first official new tenant…

Regus Cedar Rapids

New winery coming to Anamosa

One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…

Judy and Dan Lubben, Marion couple with Anamosa roots, are building a wine tasting and event center at 13504 Highway 151.

Kingdom Community Center awarded $100K at third-annual Grand Impact luncheon

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids announced Kingdom Community Center as the winner of a…

Founder and President Bart Woods and team member Ann Legree accept a $100,000 donation. They were presented with a check by 2023-2024 Cedar Rapids Rotary Club President Joe Lock.

Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year

Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…

Karisa Mellinger (left), owner of Mama Llama's Barn in Washington, poses next to Washington Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Redlinger.

Hibu integrates Amazon Ads Sponsored Display into digital marketing solutions

Hibu Inc., a provider of digital marketing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses across the…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Registration opens for 2024 Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens Monday,…

An inflatable pink ribbon was displayed at the Mercy’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in October 2022. CREDIT MERCY CEDAR RAPIDS.

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal

The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

Iowa Donor Network commemorates National Donate Life Month

The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) joins colleagues across the nation in observing April as National…

Iowa Donor Network logo

Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects

The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…

Marion Central Plaza rendering

Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year

The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…

Members of Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association at The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner on March 25.

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

Officials: New 12th Avenue floodgate important, but flood protection efforts must continue

Even as federal, state and local leaders gathered March 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…

12th Avenue floodgate ribbon cutting

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, dies at 73

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), died on March 26 in Skokie,…

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, died March 26.

African American Museum of Iowa sets grand opening May 11

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 11,…

African American Museum ribbon-cutting 2

New Bohemia businesses seek to minimize impact of street construction project

Construction is set to begin soon on an extensive street construction project in the heart…

16th Avenue SE New Bohemia construction area