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Aquatic business has grown to include more than 180 display tanks and 12 outdoor ponds.

In this piece — part of a series from The Gazette and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk — a look at a lawsuit that targets the 40-year-old “Swampbuster” law that aims to prevent farmers from destroying wetlands.

The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.

MidAmerican Energy has asked Iowa regulators to approve the addition a small charge to customers’ natural gas bills. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission, the charge would add about 17 cents to customers’ average monthly bills.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s census data, Iowa has lost nearly 10,000 farms, marking a 10.1 percent decrease, down to 86,911 farms in 2022, from 96,705 in 1997.

The tariffs aim to renegotiate trade agreements bilaterally, which could take years, affecting farmers and the state's economy, said Iowa State University economic professor Peter Orazem.

Trump’s trade war with China could leave American soybean farmers stranded while Brazil reaps the benefits.

The mother-daughter bridal and prom dress store celebrates five years in Coralville and plans to nearly double its footprint this summer when it moves to North Liberty.