Samantha Kollasch's stories
Starlite Room owners strive to keep status quo
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—When you’re the new owners of the Starlite Room, change is not something you undertake lightly. The local dining establishment at 3300 First Ave. NE was acquired at the beginning of August by Gary Rozek and…
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…
Expanding air service top priority for director
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Expanding air service, addressing the perception of high fares and…
A fire in the belly
by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It’s all about the basics. That’s what the fastest-growing company…