Monthly Archives: October 2013
Breaking news: Fareway, gastropub to open in CR Town & Country Shopping Center
By Cindy Hadish
CEDAR RAPIDS – Changes coming to Iowa's oldest shopping center will bring a new gastropub and grocery store to the Town &...
Four nonprofit agencies unite on building project
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—With decreasing funding resources and an increasing need for services, four local nonprofit organizations saw an opportunity.
The 1105 Project is a...
Kingston Commons to open in May
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS – With or without the casino, it will be a changing part of town.
Located immediately off Interstate 380 on the...
The power of employee brand advocates
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
Brand advocates are a powerful force. They are the people who talk favorably about a brand without being asked...
Bruegger’s reopens in downtown Iowa City
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—New York-style bagels are returning to downtown Iowa City after a two-year absence.
Bruegger’s Bagels reopens Oct. 14 at 225 S. Iowa...
North Liberty hires new police chief
By Pat Shaver
NORTH LIBERTY—Diane Venenga knew she wanted to be a police officer when she was 14-years old.
On Sept. 24, the North Liberty City...
Startup fosters entrepreneurial community in Decorah
By Gigi Wood
DECORAH – University of Iowa alum and serial entrepreneur Jason Trout has started another online company. He and his business partner, Peter...
The Fresh Market to open in Cedar Rapids
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR RAPIDS -- Next year Corridor grocery shoppers will have another option to buy local, organic foods when The Fresh Market opens...
Diversity is a workforce solution
By Jasmine Almoayed and Chad Simmons / Guest Editorial
During a recent luncheon, a Rotarian asked the mayor of Cedar Rapids, Ron Corbett, what he...