Samantha Kollasch's stories

Stuff Etc. capitalizes on recycling mentality
By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—By responding to market demands and providing stellar customer service, Mary Sundblad has grown her retail business into one of the largest consignment chains in the country. Stuff Etc. Quality Consignment Stores has grown from a small…
Brian Coller
Assurance Partner Bergan Paulsen Age: 38 He’s got a never-say-no attitude. Brian Coller has worked…

LaNisha R. Cassell
Executive Director Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association Age: 39 When LaNisha R. Cassell first…

Jeff Capps
Executive Director Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity Age: 36 When Jeff Capps took the reigns…

Josh Busard
Assistant Planner Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department Age: 35 Josh Busard likes being green. Mr.…

Josh Busard
Assistant Planner Johnson County Planning and Zoning Department Age: 35 Josh Busard likes being green. Mr.…

Craig Brown
Associate Pastor First Lutheran Church Age: 37 Craig Brown uses his desire to help…

Branding: Do you think like a rock star?
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls What’s the difference between you and a rock star? It might…
Little changes can lead to big love
‘For the Love of Cities’ author conducts half-day workshop to promote advocacy By Sarah Binder The city…

UICCU sees continued growth
Credit union ranked No. 1 place to work By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR–A coupon for ice…

The flip side of flexibility
Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls Recently, I have been reading a lot of news about…
Cedar Rapids financial advisor among nation’s best
Some kids go to band camp, sports retreats or scouting trips. For the 16-year-old Tom…
Duane Arnold Energy Center shuts down for fueling
800 additional workers come to town, $58 million invested By Sarah Binder PALO–In most industrial…

Eight things to know about NewBo City Market
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–The NewBo City Market is working on the finishing touches. Staff…






