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Valentine’s Day means big sales for some retailers

New study supports impact of local food economy

Creative Corridor branding enters outreach phase

Coralville Harley dealership design inspired by Kinnick

By Dave DeWitte CORALVILLE—Designing a new motorcycle dealership that captures the essence of the University…

Filmmakers document state’s growing wine business

By Angela Holmes A lunch discussion last year about bucket lists has evolved into the…

Zero Energy walls aim to make a stronger, more efficient home

By Dave DeWitte Green homebuilder Randy Hahn of North Liberty had been observing alternative energy-saving…

Report compares CR, Waterloo recoveries from manufacturing losses

By Dave DeWitte The list of manufacturers that have closed in the Corridor over the…

Starlite Room owners strive to keep status quo

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—When you’re the new owners of the Starlite Room, change is…

BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store

By Angela Holmes MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival…

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids unveils new look

By Kathy Varney Patients will appreciate the added comfort and new design of the 7,000-square-foot…

CR microbrewery plans retro game theme

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—A new downtown microbrewery will bring a touch of nostalgia for…

Local club connects, supports area innovators

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Independent inventors hoping to profit from an invention face long odds,…

Leadership education growing in Eastern Iowa

By Dave DeWitte When it comes to educational preparation for business leadership, the gold standard…

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Wellness, well-being discussed at CBJ Power Breakfast

By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—While many businesses are implementing wellness initiatives by offering healthy foods at…

New management hopes to revive I-80 interchange

By Angela Holmes WILLIAMSBURG—Yule and Sae Park were well aware of the struggles the businesses…

David’s Famous Custard waits to ramp up Tipton plant

By Dave DeWitte TIPTON—David’s Famous Custard founder David Gott couldn’t find a producer capable of…

Penguin’s celebrates 25 years of laughs

By Adam Moore CEDAR RAPIDS—Penguin’s Comedy Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and…

SBA approves $20 million in small business loans in July

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…