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Iowa Utilities Commission approves 720-megawatt Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown
The Iowa Utilities Commission has unanimously approved Alliant Energy’s request to construct a 720-megawatt natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility adjacent to the company’s existing 650-megawatt Marshalltown Generating Station. The commission approved Alliant Energy’s Certificate of Public Convenience, Use and Necessity…
Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…
Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…
Grain Indemnity Fund assessment to end September
The Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board has voted to end assessments on grain sold to…
UScellular to cut 232 positions in Corridor, nearly 500 positions in Iowa
Wireless phone service provider UScellular will cut 232 positions in the Corridor and nearly 500…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Relion Insurance Solutions acquired by ALKEME
Relion Insurance Solutions, one of Iowa’s largest insurance agencies, has been acquired by ALKEME, a…
Steindler Orthopedics, PACIC form anesthesia partnership
Steindler Orthopedics has announced a formal partnership with Physicians’ Anesthesia Care of Iowa City (PACIC)…
Linn County committee to interview four applicants for open supervisor seat
The Linn County Committee of County Officers voted Wednesday to interview four applicants for the…
Iowa unemployment, labor force participation rates unchanged in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest…
Marion trying again to find buyer for airport runway
The city of Marion is making another attempt to find a buyer for the city-owned…
Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants
Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…
Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in January; labor force participation increases
According to data compiled by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), Iowa’s unemployment rate remained steady at…
Marion mayor AbouAssaly touts progress in annual ‘State of the City’ address
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly began his annual “State of the City” address Tuesday, March 11…
Marion City Council begins process to close Marion airport runway
While allowing for the possibility of a viable alternate plan emerging, the Marion City Council…