Samantha Kollasch's stories
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,…
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…
New facilities key to UI athletic recruitment
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Very visible changes are being made to the…
City considering revisions to floodplain ordinance
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City’s planning and zoning commission last week discussed…
Pomeranz pledges active, aggressive work
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Everyone who touted Jeff Pomeranz’s attributes last week as…
UI soon to open $69 million recreation center
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – A new venue for good times downtown is…
City, developers prepare for arts campus shift
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – A high-rise development, business relocations and a road improvement…
Airport runway reconstruction project begins
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – As he stepped to the lectern to address a crowd…
Party with a purpose
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s about community. Studio 13, a gay night club…
NewBo city market plan moving forward
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – As plans for the proposed NewBo City Market on…
Counterfeiting cases on rise, meth makes a comeback in Iowa
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Two rising crime trends in Coralville are affecting businesses. One…
Main Street Program, riverboat foundation, mean big changes
by Gigi Wood WASHINGTON – Several influences have led to revitalization in Washington. State guidance,…
Remember, you are always communicating
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Last week I was at a reception for the annual…
Remember, you are always communicating
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls Last week I was at a reception for the annual…
Survey finds more optimism about economy
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Corridor business owners are more optimistic about the local economy…