Samantha Kollasch's stories
Iowa City to revamp downtown retail strategy
By Angela Holmes The new year promises to breathe some new life into downtown Iowa City. “We’re looking forward to 2015 because for the first time, we have a good roadmap of where we are going,” said Nancy Bird, executive…
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,…
Breaking news: Fareway, gastropub to open in CR Town & Country Shopping Center
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Changes coming to Iowa’s oldest shopping center will bring…
Four nonprofit agencies unite on building project
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—With decreasing funding resources and an increasing need for services, four…
