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First public meeting set May 19 to review Duane Arnold Solar proposals
The first public meeting to review the Duane Arnold Solar utility-scale solar application has been set.
Linn County officials announced Thursday that the county’s Technical...
Alliant Energy announces plans for Iowa’s largest solar and battery facility
Alliant Energy announced this morning that it intends to acquire the first two phases of solar energy production, plus a battery storage component for...
BABL AI takes top prize at Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge Awards
BABL AI, a company that employs certified independent auditors to ensure systems comply with the AI regulation landscape, and its owner, Shea Brown, won...
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa receives $92,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has received a $92,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support local youth financial literacy programs.
According to a...
UI seeks Board of Regents’ approval for updated proposal renovating Duane Banks stadium
An updated proposal for renovations to the Duane Banks stadium is headed for the Board of Regents at their April 24 and 25 meeting,...
Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage
Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted effort by a variety of entities, a point emphasized...
UI to petition Board of Regents to plan for new hydroscience research building
In a bid to expand its IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering program, the University of Iowa College of Engineering will petition the Board of...
Pet-friendly Johnson County domestic violence shelter expanding
Statistics say 47% of domestic violence survivors will delay leaving their abusers if they cannot take their pet with them, but a Johnson County...
Wake up call: UI students create hit lifestyle show after struggling for airtime
Two University of Iowa students struggling for air time on DITV, the UI’s student-run television network, experienced a wake-up call of sorts: why not...
Michelle Beisker named new Trees Forever CEO
Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search.
Ms. Beisker succeeds interim CEO Debra Powers, who...
Blue Lagoon Pool and Spa celebrates move to Hiawatha
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 to welcome Blue Lagoon Pool and Spa to the Hiawatha business community.
The...