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IOWA 500: Q&A with Myrna Johnson, Iowa Public Radio

This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features 500 profiles and listings for an exclusive look at the movers and shakers shaping the economic heartbeat of Iowa. The list includes leaders representing 14…

Jones regional goes under the knife

By Dave DeWitte ANAMOSA—When UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center opened the doors to…

Summit results in Iowa Black Business Consortium

By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Organizers of the 2014 Iowa Black Business Summit created exactly what…

Three grocery stores scheduled to open soon

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—Three east-side grocery stores could open their doors within months of…

Translacare aids those with speech, memory disorders

By Katie Mills Giorgio A long-time fascination with speech and communication disorders led University of…

Navio Surgical System improving knee surgery at St. Luke’s

By Dave DeWitte Crop insurance adjuster Gary McCormick is back in the fields again with…

Churches change to accommodate busy members

By Angela Holmes and Adam Moore With increasingly busy schedules – especially on weekends –…

CR Restaurant Week looks to attract new diners

By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—For new restaurant owner Brittany Hannah, Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is…

CR sidewalks to see more sandwich boards

Sandwich boards, which have become part of a sidewalk renaissance in downtown Cedar Rapids, may…

Coralville Harley dealership design inspired by Kinnick

By Dave DeWitte CORALVILLE—Designing a new motorcycle dealership that captures the essence of the University…

Filmmakers document state’s growing wine business

By Angela Holmes A lunch discussion last year about bucket lists has evolved into the…

Zero Energy walls aim to make a stronger, more efficient home

By Dave DeWitte Green homebuilder Randy Hahn of North Liberty had been observing alternative energy-saving…

Report compares CR, Waterloo recoveries from manufacturing losses

By Dave DeWitte The list of manufacturers that have closed in the Corridor over the…

Starlite Room owners strive to keep status quo

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—When you’re the new owners of the Starlite Room, change is…

BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store

By Angela Holmes MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival…

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids unveils new look

By Kathy Varney Patients will appreciate the added comfort and new design of the 7,000-square-foot…