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Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in December 2024, a slight increase of .3%, according to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Revenue. The monthly diffusion index increased to 62.5…
Area celebrates Bike to Work Week with activities
By Angela Holmes [email protected] In celebration of National Bike Month, Corridor residents are invited…
Designing a dealership the Dave Wright way
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] When the growing Dave Wright Nissan-Subaru dealership set out to…
Corridor farmer debuts tractor fueled by ammonia, hydrogen
By Chase Castle [email protected] BLAIRSTOWN—Jay Schmuecker is sowing more than crops at Pinehurst Farm,…
Western Fraternal Life updates century-old brand
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS—The letters “WFLA” came off the front of the…
Ethanol industry weathering price downturn
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Iowa’s ethanol producers have so far managed to weather a downturn…
UI panel explores driverless implications
By Chase Castle [email protected] As cars become increasingly automated with driver-assisting technologies, auto insurance companies…
As Comic Con grows, CR event expanding
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] When a group of Cedar Rapids comic and game fans put…
Familiar face steps into IWLC role
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) has experienced so much change in…
Prairiewoods event aims to inspire hope
By Angela Holmes [email protected] HIAWATHA—In a time of upheaval, people need a catalyst to help…
Keeping it local pays off in online learning
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Corridor residents considering an online degree program have a growing…
Dairy farms partnering to meet organic milk demand
Farmers Creamery in Wellman, Marilyn Farms in Kalona and the Kalona Amish and Mennonite dairy…
Corridor companies turn to video to gain exposure
Stephanie Mettille, CPA, tax manager for Honkamp Krueger, and Mike Smith, an actor for Happee…
Cedar Bayou water park swirls into shape
By Cindy Hadish [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS—Ground could be broken as early as next spring…
Making your gift count
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Philanthropy is one arena in which emotion can easily run away…
Coralville bike shop to tap the trail
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Jessica Skeie and her father Bob Wolff opened Trail’s End,…
