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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…
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…
UniverCity program aims to increase neighborhood diversity
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City and the University of Iowa have formed…
Branding effort gets under way
by John Kenyon LINN COUNTY – No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to…
Appearances matter
Reporter: Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Mixed use is an often-used phrase in development, but…
Northside neighborhood to receive facelift
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Customers can find it all in Iowa City’s northside…
Proposed medical mall amplifies business potential
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Build it and more will come. That’s the big-…
Confluence of projects necessitates move
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – One Coralville business owner is at ground zero for flood-recovery…
Extra credit homework
by Tim Kenyon Editor’s note: To qualify for the federal first-time homebuyers tax credit, deals…
Clickstop building up in Urbana
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – The Clickstop e-commerce firm plans a new facility and…
Van Meter Industrial expands Corridor market base
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Van Meter Industrial is expanding its presence in Cedar…
Trade jobs outlook starting to improve after grim period
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – The job market for tradespeople is ratcheting up after…
Hotel at Kirkwood set for late July opening
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – A bold learning experience nears for hospitality students at…
Events Center, chamber building net $38 million in fed funds
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Proximity will be a prime advantage for downtown businesses…
Hygienic laboratory nears completion
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It’s about time. The state’s public laboratory is moving in…