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NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization today (April 8) shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses – and for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code.…
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,…

Airport site positioned to be Iowa’s first “Super Park”
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The first industrial park to be designated a “Super Park” under…

Iowa City gears up for Mission Creek
By Angela Holmes [email protected] Over the past 10 years, Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival…

Plugging the service gap
By Dave DeWitte and Chase Castle [email protected] Hiring, retention and staffing levels are becoming more…

Metronet eyes IC Internet market
By Chase Castle [email protected] Crews from Metronet Technologies, a fiber optic networking company, started…

Painting the town green
By Angela Holmes [email protected] Each year downtown Cedar Rapids sees green as thousands turn out…

Driverless push continues, despite roadbump
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The University of Iowa will host a symposium next month to…

Coralville undergoes hotel, motel reboot
By Chase Castle [email protected] Plans for a Drury Inn & Suites in Coralville have been…

Waverly scores big on Mumford & Sons festival stop
By Angela Holmes [email protected] The stars aligned for Waverly last week, as organizers of…

Startup Weekend-Cedar Rapids starts Friday
Professionals who would like some inspiration for their existing business and entrepreneurs seeking fresh feedback…

Builders and renovators express optimism for year ahead
By Adam Moore [email protected] Optimism filled the halls of the Greater Iowa City Home Builders…
