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Sycamore Mall considers changes to Von Maur space

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Sycamore Mall is undergoing major changes with its anchor tenant moving out this month. Von Maur will officially close its doors in...

Great Jones County Fair continues to bring in top entertainers

By Angela Holmes MONTICELLO – Music fans in Eastern Iowa don’t have to travel far to see the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lady Antebellum and...

The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open

By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the United States, and that number continues to rise. In Iowa alone,...

How to build trust in a team

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively. Trust is the foundation for all positive group dynamics, including...

Building leaders locally

By Leah Grout Garris Photo by Rachel Jessen CEDAR RAPIDS -- Two Corridor companies invest in leadership development for employees as a way to improve business. “Managers...

Documenting work and life

By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR -- In the last year John Richard has traveled to five continents, all in a day’s work. Mr. Richard, a documentary...

North Liberty dance studio thrives

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—In a matter of a few weeks, Megan Snyder’s life will undergo major changes. As a 29-year-old business owner, Ms. Snyder has...

Vault Coworking launches initiative, plans for events, move

By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s a centennial goal. Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, 222 Third St., and Geonetric, the Cedar Rapids-based healthcare website and...

When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs

By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent Iowa legislative session saw significant debate, and compromise, to address...

Throw a little gas on the fire

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the kind of results you’re looking for? If not, perhaps you...

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