Richard Pratt's stories
Zeam focuses on ‘life in real time’ streaming
In a way, Jack Perry’s launch of Zeam has been a natural progression of the streaming video revolution he’s helped to lead. Having founded or led several broadcast technology firms over 30-plus years, Mr. Perry has established a leading foothold…
Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage
Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted…
Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry
While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…
New Cedar Rapids Glazed and Infused donut shop offers a boozy twist
Yes, the Glazed and Infused donut shop has boozy donuts. And no, you really won’t…
Cedar Rapids shares new designs, updates for LightLine Loop project
Work on the Cedar Rapids LightLine Loop project near the Czech Village and New Bohemia…
Updated MedQuarter master plan sets course for future district improvements
Leaders of Cedar Rapids’ MedQuarter Regional Medical District say their new, updated master plan can…
Trees Forever launching ‘Grow the Love’ public fundraising campaign
For the past three years, Trees Forever has been conducting its ReLeaf fundraising campaign behind…
Plan would convert former Higley Mansion to substance abuse treatment facility
A North Liberty developer is pursuing a plan to convert the former Higley Mansion in…
Samantha Rogers: ‘A labor of love’
Samantha Rogers may not be an Iowa native, but the first time she saw the…
Mayuri Farlinger: Inspiring others through passionate positivity
With more than 19 years of experience at Alliant Energy, it might seem that Mayuri…
Planning Commission OKs preliminary plat for former Transamerica site
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the redevelopment…
Regus becomes first new tenant of former Transamerica office buildings
The former Transamerica office buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids have their first official new tenant…
Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects
The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…
Officials: New 12th Avenue floodgate important, but flood protection efforts must continue
Even as federal, state and local leaders gathered March 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…
New Bohemia businesses seek to minimize impact of street construction project
Construction is set to begin soon on an extensive street construction project in the heart…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets February passenger record
February 2024 was a record-setting month at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Pam…
