Samantha Kollasch's stories
New study supports impact of local food economy
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Local foods are not only good for your health, they are good for the economy, says a new study. The study, released in late 2014 by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University,…
CR MedQuarter district enters next phase
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – The city’s medical district has a clearer vision of…
Revival focused on growing online
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—When Sheila Davisson entered into her…
How to become the happiest 2 percent
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial My wife and I are about to welcome our…
How to become the happiest 2 percent
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial My wife and I are about to welcome our…
Reading, writing and thinking
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial When I was a youngster, one of my greatest…
The board and the budget
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial This is the time of year when many nonprofit…
DeLuxe continues to grow, organically
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—Jamie Powers has the ultimate seal of…
Forty Under 40: 2013 class represents tech industry
Story by Gigi Wood Photo by Bill Adams CORRIDOR–Another stellar class of Forty Under 40…
Innovation Expo, Creative Week bring in entrepreneurs
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE — A room full of entrepreneurs,…
Coralville mayor leaves politics after about 50 years
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—When Jim Fausett moved to Coralville in 1959, the population was no…
Coralville appeals postal service relocation plans
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE — Officials in Coralville are hoping to keep an essential retail…
Are you “thinking” about retirement?
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial As early as 1968, the co-authors of the book,…
Culture overpowers strategy at work
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Every day, I work with organizations who have well-thought…
Market studies to determine casino’s fate
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – April 17 is right around the corner for the…
Iowa City Book Festival photos
The Iowa City Book Festival was a four-day celebration of books, reading and writing. The festival,…