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State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants to support 24 new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The funding was awarded during the board’s quarterly meeting on July…

2018’s Coolest Places to Work: BeraTek Industries

BeraTek Industries Cedar Rapids, IA No. 1 Small Company Second time on list www.beratekindustries.com  …

3 lessons from this year’s Coolest Places to Work

This week, we’re proud to honor the CBJ’s newest class of Coolest Places to Work…

Minutes detail newbo evolve concerns, misrepresentations

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] GO Cedar Rapids’ board of directors this week released a year…

Trouble brewing in Iowa’s beer scene

NDAs and noncompetes are popping up in Iowa’s craft beer industry, but will they hurt…

Ballroom days returning to Swisher

Rebekah and Nick Neuendorf stand inside the soon-to-open Dance-Mor Ballroom in Swisher on a recent…

Pizza Ranch gets a new look in Iowa City

A rendering of the new Pizza Ranch building coming to Gateway One Plaza in Iowa…

Corridor companies appear on Inc. 5000 list

Of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the nation recognized this week by Inc. magazine,…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: David McInally

Coe College President David McInally talks education in the Perrine Gallery. PHOTO ADAM MOORE  Sponsored…

Cracking the (dress) code

Hawkeye Hotels’ Raj Patel. PHOTO GABE HAVEL   By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Photography by Gabe…

Building a fashion label, the Wright way

Andre’ Wright, shown in his workspace at MERGE in Iowa City. PHOTO ADAM MOORE  …

Boutiques go all in on quality to fight e-tailers

Michelle Galvin, owner of Velvet Coat at 105 E. College St. in Iowa City, said…

Duane Arnold’s closure ends Iowa’s nuclear chapter

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The recent decision by NextEra Energy to close Iowa’s only nuclear…

UICCU looks to name change as fresh start

UICCU’s headquarters in North Liberty, shown in an undated photo. PHOTO UICCU   By Katharine…

Stamats’ new CEO keeps eye on digital ball

Peter Stamats, Stamats’ Communications new CEO. CREDIT STAMATS   By Dave DeWitte [email protected] For Peter…

CID’s new face promises more relaxing, regional vibe

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Airport terminals aren’t usually known for being relaxing, enjoyable or memorable,…