Julia Druckmiller's stories

MERGE gets $1.5 million for prototyping studio

By Chase Castle [email protected] The co-working space and educational tech center known as MERGE in downtown Iowa City isn’t scheduled to open until this fall, but a newly announced $1.5 million grant is likely to tide over stakeholders. The grant…

‘Tacopocalypse’ no longer opening in Coralville

Unlock the secret to motivation this year

Don’t get trapped by a contract of adhesion

MetaCommunications seeks out new metro markets

Merger energizes agencies

By Angela Holmes CORRIDOR—Looking toward the future financially and structurally, two of the area’s top…

Best Bank: Hills Bank & Trust

 

2014 Best of the Corridor

Part I: Best Accounting Firm: McGladrey Best Architectural Firm: OPN Architects Best Brewery: Lion Bridge…

Preparation key to landing Super Bowl

By Greg Dardis / Guest Columnist Minneapolis was considered the underdog when it went up…

Re-imagining school and work

  By Mary Ellen Maske | Guest Editorial When the comprehensive high school was created…

The benefits of a brand new style

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial What is it about marketers that makes them want…

No. 8 Large Company: TrueNorth Companies

From merging to moving, TrueNorth Companies has not only grown by leaps and bounds, but…

No. 7 Large Company: Crystal Group

Crystal Group in Cedar Rapids claimed seventh place in the large companies category of the…

No. 6 Large Company: MidWestOne Bank

Wellness programs, volunteering and having a voice are a few of the things that make…

No. 5 Large Company: UICCU

Teamwork, recognition and commitment to the community and coworkers are just a few reasons the…

No. 4 Large Company: Oaknoll Retirement Residence

There’s always something to celebrate at the Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City as 180…

No. 2 Large Company: Van Meter

The three things that attract employees to Van Meter and convince them to stay is…

Exec evaluation should be clear

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the responsibilities of the board is evaluation…