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Connect for a Cause Event Donations

Unable to attend? Want to give more than $5 to a local cause? No problem. Donate your desired amount here. All donations will be split between non-profits in attendance at the June 28th event.

No. 3 Medium Company: ESCO Group

The ESCO Group ranked third in the medium-sized companies category of the Coolest Places to…

No. 2 Medium Company: Prairiewoods Spirituality Center

In the midst of the bustling city, Prairiewoods gives visitors and employees a peaceful, refreshing…

No. 1 Medium Company: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is an organization that is all about support. And according to the…

No. 6 Medium Company: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

When compiling a list of the Coolest Places to Work, a lot to different types…

Tech advances allow companies to store more online

By Dave DeWitte Business records that were once relegated to backrooms and basements are joining…

Cocktails resurging in area establishments

By Angela Holmes IOWA CITY—Like many trends, the comeback of the cocktail started on the…

Conference highlights workplace culture

By Ryan Suchomel On June 12, business leaders and human resource managers from up and…

Clickstop named Corridor’s Coolest Place to Work

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Clickstop was the big winner at the Corridor Business Journal’s second-annual…

Kent Park offers Wi-Fi to campers

By Gigi Wood JOHNSON COUNTY—Campers may want to pack a few more items the next…

Little Free Libraries set up in CR neighborhood

By Adam Moore Children and adults alike in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids…

Rowe, Iowa Nice Guy close ABI conference

By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Speakers at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care…

New 4-H programs prepare students for success

By Cindy Hadish The 4-H youth development program has moved far beyond the farm. While…

Economy discussed at Mid-Year Economic Review

By Angela Holmes WATERLOO—The U.S. economy looks to continue its upswing, thanks to shifting global…

Expansion will triple Cedar Ridge’s spirits capacity

By Dave DeWitte SWISHER – The decision to invest $1.1 million in a new stillhouse…

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Lil’ Drug Store works hard at staying well

By Dave DeWitte A $250 bonus for meeting wellness program goals: Good. Competing for prizes…