Samantha Kollasch's stories
Nature center aims for Living Building Challenge certification
By Angela Holmes [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS – Indian Creek Nature Center wants to set an example for sustainability with its Amazing Space project. The nonprofit broke ground July 30 on the project which aims to be one of the greenest…
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…
Corridor communities receive Main Street grants
By Angela Holmes CORRIDOR — Jeanne Matthews hopes the renovation project she and her husband,…
Now a good time to plan, perform housekeeping
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The themes of planning and change are frequent topics…