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Filmmakers document state’s growing wine business
By Angela Holmes A lunch discussion last year about bucket lists has evolved into the production of a film documenting Iowa’s wine industry. It all started when Kirk Monson and Jeff Zahrt of Cedar Rapids-based MVP Video Production worked on…
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…
Bradshaw seek to improve airline service
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Tim Bradshaw is right where he wants to be. “I…
Council views UIHC medical facility site plan
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – While an outpatient facility is in the planning stages, officials…
Czech museum post-flood plans on track
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Forget bigger and better. The National Czech & Slovak…
Businesses vary on flooding concerns, preparation
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – They’re keeping an eye on it. Coralville businesses owners located…
One-on-one meetings can aid management
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls In the previous column, we reviewed the importance of starting…
Wildwood Saloon finds quick success
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s the only country music bar around. The tag…
Car parts maker’s headcount rebounds
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – A local car parts maker is returning to pre-recession…
ADM ethanol plant now in operation
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – The world’s largest ethanol complex is now operating in…
Independent movie rental business folds after move
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – The Iowa City area will soon be down to…
For managers, well begun is half done
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Beginning a new job as a manager is a terrific…
UI Surplus moves near airport
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Hawkeye athletic equipment is a new endeavor for…
Gazette Communications becomes SourceMedia Group
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Chuck Peters uses the analogy of a young man…
Retailers share mixed reactions
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – For most retailers who run shops in downtown Iowa…