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CR revitalization attracts local, national performers
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—As flood recovery continues, downtown is rockin’ and rollin’ with the…

Steve Shriver named Entrepreneur of the Year
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – After founding two lip balm manufacturing businesses in Cedar…

Midwest Microwave Solutions repeats as CBJ’s fastest growing company
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – No other company has claimed the Corridor Business Journal’s…

Corridor group learns from Itasca Project
By Dave DeWitte The success of regional collaboration in the Minneapolis region has been built…

Summer of the Arts brings full slate of events to IC
By Deanna Howard IOWA CITY – Get ready for music in the summer. Be it…

Cultivation Corridor focuses on agricultural, bioscience innovation
By Dave DeWitte The name chosen for Iowa’s newest regional branding initiative in Central Iowa…

Green features of Oaknoll addition bring $1 million energy rebate
By Dave DeWitte IOWA CITY – The Oaknoll Life Care Community’s new Spring Street Addition…
Wapsipinicon State Park seeks National Historic Register designation
By Dave DeWitte ANAMOSA – Cruising the crazy up-and-down loop drive through Wapsipinicon State Park…

Alliant summit illuminates lighting options
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – A new Alliant Energy program introduced this year is…

Wedding planner ready for big season
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – Wedding season means long hours and quick decisions for…

A strong culture is a strong brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How would you describe your company’s culture? It’s not…
‘Mural’ traveling around country after restoration
By Dave DeWitte IOWA CITY – Jackson Pollock’s “Mural,” the crown jewel of the University…

New stores expected to open in IRL this summer
By Dave DeWitte CORALVILLE – Despite a lack of new retail leasing activity to announce…

Relationship between board, chief executive critical to group
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The relationship between the board and its chief executive…
Basics of an effective management style
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial It is clear that some management practices are winners…