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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 wall technologies for 30 years, deciding most of them offered about as many disadvantages as benefits. The veteran contractor’s perspective changed after hearing Scott Long,…
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John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls When the economy turns around, there will be a burst…
Nonprofits benefit from work of one man
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Robby Marvin wanted more than a nice TV, a…
The Cilek effect
by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – Because of Tom Cilek, many people in the Corridor are…
Medical Mall traffic scenarios cost more than $2.5 million
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Closing a portion of Second Avenue for a proposed…
I-JOBS provides millions to area communities
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Flooded counties received the most money from the state…
Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Lee Belfield’s big idea hit him smack in the…
Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – He expects few operational changes at ACT once he…
UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – When the University of Iowa announced its external…
Not your average bean field
byBekah Porter MARION – The last thing George Lake wants to point at with pride…
Grasshorse opens new headquarters
by Gigi Wood WINFIELD – A local animation company with connections to Hollywood has moved…
Garner’s first task: assessment
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – He has steered colleges toward success, written a book…
Housing still not affordable for rising homeless population
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Time and again they came, asking for a place to…
Some owners hail taxi changes
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Taxicab price gouging and safety concerns could soon be…
Iowa River Landing development moves ahead
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It’s time to make the grade. Now that the University…