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Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be built just west of the Eastern Iowa Airport due to “concerns for airport safety,” and “a more suitable alternative location should be identified for the…

TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards

Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…

TrueNorth

Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Farmer Grade founder Sawyer Whisler talks building a transparent meat business nationwide

Sawyer Whisler is the driving force, alongside his father, Tork, behind Farmer Grade, the subscription…

Sawyer Whisler

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission

The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

Joe Lock Juliet Abdel Sami Scheetz Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy grand opening

Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment

Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county…

Kirsten Running-Marquardt nuclear zoning amendment

Prairie Rose Family Medicine to open direct primary care clinic in Coralville

A new family medicine clinic opening in Coralville this fall is taking a different approach…

Financial world looks to youth to save it from silver tsunami

The financial services industry is at a crossroads and at the center of it is…

Two young professionals shake hands.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors draft new letter to Havenpark Communities, urging rent moratorium on manufactured home parks

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is petitioning a Utah company that owns and operates…

Johnson County Supervisor Board Chair Jon Green listens to Emily Meister, director of community impact and engagement with United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties at a work session Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event

Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found…

Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson State of the City

Cedar Rapids attorney receives “Lawyer of the Year” distinction from Best Lawyers

Local attorney Darin Luneckas has been named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar…

Darin Luneckas, founder of Luneckas Law, P.C

Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO system at Minnesota ethanol plant

Fluid Quip Technologies has completed the installation and startup of its DCO (Distillers Corn Oil)…

Fluid Quip DCO

UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America

A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing…

Good Morning America host Michael Strahan and Dasia Taylor.

Proposed Governor Street multifamily complex gets green light

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

A map of Scarlett Point Subdivision, located between North Dodge and Governor Streets in Iowa City. The plat is the future location for Goosetown Apartments.

United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties buys new office with estate gift

A $271,429 unrestricted gift from the estate of Delbert D. “Del” Disselhorst, a longtime University…

United Way Johnson and Washington Counties logo