Angela Holmes's stories

Newsmakers: Back in black

SEP 13 It doesn’t matter which football team the Iowa Hawkeyes are playing in Iowa City this fall — fans are ready to watch live games again after not being allowed into Kinnick Stadium last year due to COVID-19 protocols. …

Hospital chefs share favorite soup recipes

Executive Workout: Lon Pluckhahn

Tour spotlights urban living in NewBo/Czech Village

By Angela Holmes When Cedar Rapids native Beth DeBoom saw a demolition notice on the…

Health Care: New UI track teaches medical students business skills

By Jean Robillard / Guest Column A lot of people – health care providers among…

ProCircular gets ready for cybersecurity launch

A new cybersecurity firm is set to go live in the Corridor, and it’s planning…

Health Care: Begin conversation of making medical decisions

By Michael Heinrich What would you do if you needed someone to speak on your behalf due…

Best Walk/Run Event: Especially for You

Best Jewelry Store: Ginsberg Jewelers

Best Hair Salon: Moods Salon and Spa

Although the modern décor and design of Moods Salon and Spa in the Bottleworks building in Cedar…

Best Spa: The Sanctuary Spa

The best part of working at The Sanctuary Spa is seeing customers leave relaxed after…

Best Hospital: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital

With all of the regulatory and administrative changes occurring over the past year, UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s…

Best Place to Buy Wine/Spirits: Hy-Vee Stores

Rose wine, available at Hy-Vee stores in the Corridor, is crisp and refreshing on hot…

Best Brewery: Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Lion Bridge Brewing Co. recently opened an outdoor patio complete with picnic tables and a…

Best Caterer: Catering by LJ’s

Over the past 15 years, Marion-based Catering by LJ’s has seen numerous changes in catering trends.…

Best Coffee Shop for a Business Meeting: The Early Bird

The Early Bird will be moving from its space in the Towne Centre building in…

Best New Restaurant: Black Sheep Social Club

Black Sheep Social Club Head Chef Joe Dooley and General Manager Christina Springman pose with…