News
Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water
Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes, access to clean water and regular maintenance to residential grounds. At a press conference Wednesday, the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Iowa Manufactured Home Residents…
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…
Health Care Summit: Cost-saving measures need top-down support
by Chase Castle [email protected] Wellness programs and accountable care organizations can reduce companies’ health care…
Iowa City ready for its close-up
By Ashley Levitt [email protected] Iowa City may lack the ocean views or the big-name designers…
SRI investing makes inroads in Corridor
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Socially responsible investing has become a bigger part of the…
Rockwell Collins chief says growth will mean jobs
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS—With an important new business segment, a series of major…
Uber takes pass on Iowa City
By Chase Castle [email protected] Following the Iowa City Council’s approval of new regulations for taxis…
Washington County goes all in on solar
By Emery Styron [email protected] Farmer Ken Reed says he was just making a good business…
Valentine’s Day means big sales for some retailers
By Angela Holmes Expressing your love on Valentine’s Day is big business. According to the…
City Carton sold to Republic Services
UPDATED 2/6/15, 2:30 CST By Chase Castle [email protected] Locally owned City Carton Recycling in Iowa…
Cedar River concerns bring rural, urban partners together
By Dave DeWitte The growing nitrate and flooding problems along the Cedar River are bringing…
