Samantha Kollasch's stories

Kale Salad

For a kale salad to be successful, use the most tender kale you can find and cut it into very thin filaments or chop it very finely (or both). Curly kale and Russian kale are more tender than black leaf…

Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network

Kirkwood introduces Washington Regional Center

Stuff Etc. capitalizes on recycling mentality

UNI Local Food Program brings producers, consumers together

By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS — Although area gardens and fields are covered with snow,…

New Bohemia Station project moves forward after delay, changes

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An added story and added city share of the…

Don’t fight a zombie with toast

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — While most of the nation struggles with high unemployment,…

Connecting students with careers

By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — Laurie Worden is a passionate advocate for growing local…

Buildings offered for redevelopment as flood demolitions near end

Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS –Two commercial buildings that were destined for demolition…

Body image and public speaking

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial I have to admit, it appears I gained some…

How do employees learn in your organization?

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial I was almost 7 years old when I learned…

Local leadership that works

By Jann Freed / Guest Editorial One of my mantras is, “leaders need to create…

Whirlpool showcases new technology

By David DeWitte MIDDLE AMANA – They’re lean, green machines. Leaders of the world’s largest…

New Bo Books promotes local literature

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A hand-written sign at the entrance to New Bo…

Robins launches economic development group

By Dave DeWitte ROBINS – Attracting new businesses in Robins, one of the Corridor’s most…

Who do you love?

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial According to recent research, you probably love The Walt…

New year, new business

By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial This is the season of New Year’s resolutions. Whether…

Indicators improving for 2014

By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It was a different sentiment this year. The Corridor Business…

New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids

Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a…