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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,…






