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New mixed-use development proposed for former Marion Public Library site

A new mixed-use development is in the works for the former Marion Public Library site in Uptown Marion. Marion city manager Ryan Waller said the city will be working with two developers on the development project – Gronen of Dubuque…

FilmScene: Box office success

By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s black and white. After its official first few…

Three new venues for ‘I do’

By Deanna Howard CORRIDOR — Booking a wedding venue just got a little easier. There…

Small business counseling with a twist

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — With a new small business counseling program called 99BIZ,…

Cedar Poly to double in size

By Dave DeWitte TIPTON – A major expansion of Cedar Poly’s plastics recycling facility in…

Cedar Valley TechWorks paving the way in advanced manufacturing

By Angela Holmes WATERLOO – With sophisticated equipment, support from the state legislature and plans…

UNI Local Food Program brings producers, consumers together

By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS — Although area gardens and fields are covered with snow,…

New Bohemia Station project moves forward after delay, changes

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An added story and added city share of the…

Don’t fight a zombie with toast

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — While most of the nation struggles with high unemployment,…

Connecting students with careers

By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — Laurie Worden is a passionate advocate for growing local…

Buildings offered for redevelopment as flood demolitions near end

Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS –Two commercial buildings that were destined for demolition…

Whirlpool showcases new technology

By David DeWitte MIDDLE AMANA – They’re lean, green machines. Leaders of the world’s largest…

New Bo Books promotes local literature

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A hand-written sign at the entrance to New Bo…

Robins launches economic development group

By Dave DeWitte ROBINS – Attracting new businesses in Robins, one of the Corridor’s most…

Indicators improving for 2014

By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It was a different sentiment this year. The Corridor Business…

New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids

Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a…