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Report compares CR, Waterloo recoveries from manufacturing losses
By Dave DeWitte The list of manufacturers that have closed in the Corridor over the past few decades is a long one. Rath Packing, Goss Graphic Systems, Terex Cedarapids, Farmstead, FMC, Midland Forge and Harnischfeger are only a few of…
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…
Mayor’s search followed private, not public model
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – When the Cedar Rapids City Council sought to hire…
City short $16 million for flood recovery
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Coralville is missing a crucial piece of protection in its…