Steve Gravelle's stories
Cindy Garlock: Setting an example, changing students’ lives
“If there’s one word I use to describe myself, I would say ‘persistence,’” said Cedar Rapids School Board President Cindy Garlock. “That’s a close relative to ‘stubborn.’” Ms. Garlock’s resume might also bring to mind “resilience” and “adaptability.” The career…
Ruthina Malone: Going above and beyond
Ruthina Malone Administrator University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychological…
Elizabeth Jacobi: Striking a service balance
Elizabeth Jacobi Assistant City Attorney City of Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Jacobi’s version of her job…
Reverse supply chain: Liquidators and resellers profit from excess stock
The Ornery Octopus Surplus and Liquidation store in Hiawatha isn’t open Mondays, but that doesn’t…
Younger crowd heads to thrift stores
Thrift-store shoppers are getting younger and hipper. “They’re really looking for those items donated by…
Insurance questions loom
It’s going to take a while to sort out just how 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic and…
Scratching a niche
Eco Lips will nearly double its space at its new Cedar Rapids facility, located in…
Wind on the rise in Iowa
Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…
Wind on the rise in Iowa
Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…