Richard Pratt's stories
Kelly Dybvig: Guiding others through the path of change
Through all the twists and turns of her career, Kelly Dybvig has relied on a key strength: helping others navigate organizational change. “I unknowingly have been involved in helping people navigate change across my career, before they called it change…
State grant boosts renovation plans for former Dragon building
Developer Steve Emerson’s plan to renovate the former Dragon building in downtown Cedar Rapids has…
Data centers bringing big numbers to Iowa
Cedar Rapids area development leaders and policymakers have hailed the pending construction of a Google…
Open house celebrates Alliant solar garden; more likely in the works
Even as Alliant Energy leaders and customers touted the completion of Alliant’s first Iowa community…
‘State of The District’ highlights 15 years, looks to future
It may seem like a distant memory now, but after the flood of 2008, the…
Cedar Rapids council approves resolutions supporting two industrial developments
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved resolutions this week supporting a pair of industrial developments…
Cedar Rapids council picks developer for Ambroz site redevelopment, but declines to endorse proposed plan
The Cedar Rapids City Council has chosen a developer and a framework of economic incentives…
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…
