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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…
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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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

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…

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

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,…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…
