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Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director
Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced Nov. 4 via social media. “Courtney’s leadership, heart for service, and deep understanding of our mission have already helped guide Matthew 25 through a season…
Hiawatha council approves new hotel feasibility study
A new study will be conducted to assess the feasibility of attracting a hotel or…
Former GoDaddy building sold
The former GoDaddy office building at 1 Parsons Drive in Hiawatha has been sold to…
Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…
Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard
The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…
Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program
Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…
Marion Sun launches as new online newspaper
Marion has begun a new chapter in local journalism with the launch of the Marion…
Wolf asks to withdraw, refile Illinois carbon pipeline request
Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on…
Linn County looking to sell Fillmore Center
Linn County officials are pursuing the sale of the county-owned Fillmore Center in northwest Cedar…
Marion passes moratorium on certain commercial developments in fastest-growing areas
Even as the Marion City Council approved the final consideration of an ordinance imposing a…
Yields look strong as Iowa harvesting nears completion
Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this…
Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium
A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step…
Marion officials seek proposals to redevelop former library site
The City of Marion, Marion Economic Development Corp. (MEDCO), the Marion Chamber of Commerce, and…
Officials discuss initiatives to address workforce shortage in Corridor, across Iowa
While there’s no “silver bullet” for addressing Iowa’s ongoing workforce shortage, several resources and initiatives…
Collins Aerospace layoffs in Cedar Rapids take effect
Layoffs of 68 Collins Aerospace workers in Cedar Rapids take effect Friday, Oct. 13, after…
