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Candice Luter takes star turn in ESPN NFL commercial
If you thought the woman featured in an NFL playoff commercial on ESPN this past weekend resembled a well-known Corridor businesswoman, your eyes weren’t fooling you. That woman was, indeed, Candice Luter, owner of Cedar Rapids-based Candice Luter Art &…
Kingston’s Steakhouse replaces Butcher Block in northeast Cedar Rapids
A new restaurant is now in place to replace the longtime Butcher Block Steakhouse in…
Cedar Rapids council OKs term sheet for $71 million Kingston Landing development
The redevelopment of land just west of the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids took…
Students’ mental health challenges multiplying
The COVID-19 pandemic is most defined as a physical health issue, with its wealth of…
Proposed development near Solon gets initial rezoning approval from Johnson County supervisors
A rezoning request for a residential development west of Solon received initial approval from the…
Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits
Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make…
Aerotek’s ethos: Work hard, play hard
#1 Medium Company Aerotek Cedar Rapids | aerotek.com | 7th time on list Make no…
Private Wealth launches in Iowa with unique business model
The founders of Private Wealth Asset Management believe that area residents seeking financial guidance have…
What’s ahead for working women?
The details vary slightly, but the numbers don’t lie. Politico reported that as of late…
Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store
The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment…
Demolition of former Transamerica buildings continues
Demolition of the former Transamerica buildings continues at the northwest corner of Edgewood Road and…
Bourgeois: Actions, not just words, key to overcoming inequality
It’s important to recognize the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and…
Panelists: Opportunities abound for Iowa’s renewable energy industry
The global energy landscape is continually shifting and evolving, but most experts agree that an…
Construction of new BAE Systems facility still on schedule
Construction of BAE Systems’ new $139 million, 278,000-square-foot facility continues at the corner of Sixth…
Iowa City council OKs rezoning for ‘Aisles Online’ additions at North Dodge Street Hy-Vee
On a unanimous vote and with no comment from the public, the Iowa City city…
Records: New gas station planned for former Fas Fuel site in northeast Cedar Rapids
It appears another gas station is being planned for the site most recently occupied by…
