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Preservation, restoration create new council home
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS--Perhaps among the most symbolic of flood recovery projects, Cedar Rapids’ new City Hall became home to several departments in June...
The twelve gifts of a great boss
Gale Mote/Tree Full of Owls
As we celebrate the holiday season with all of the festive celebrations and gift giving, I feel compelled to reflect...
2012 in review: Emerging neighborhoods flourish as flood recovery continues
By Sarah Binder
LINN COUNTY--2012 was a year for the record books.
It was the year that influential entities were able to return to a permanent...
2012: a year for the record books
LINN COUNTY: Emerging neighborhoods flourish as flood recovery continues
By Sarah Binder
2012 was a year for the record books.
It was the year that influential entities were able...
2012 in review: Flood recovery, development continues in Johnson County
By Pat Shaver
JOHNSON COUNTY--This year saw major development projects in Johnson County.
Several projects in the Iowa River Landing district have been completed, with more...
Alliance Claims Solutions expands, adds up to 200 new jobs
By Sarah Binder
HIAWATHA--With a new year comes new jobs.
That’s the case at Alliance Claims Solutions, anyway, which recently announced plans to hire up to...
A story of American immigration, hope
John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls
When I was a small boy, I knew an old lady who was a close family friend.
Many years later, returning home...
Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder
CORRIDOR--Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are turning out this year to buy and they expect that...
Shriver returns to Eco Lips
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS--He’s a born entrepreneur.
From the start, Steve Shriver wanted to own his own business.
“I think it’s that whole debate of whether...
The value of simplicity
Lynn Manternach/Tree Full of Owls
Did you know consumers are willing to pay more for simpler brand experiences?
According to Siegel & Gale’s 2012 Global Brand Simplicity...