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Grant for new Mays Island trees celebrated
The center section of Mays Island has stood for decades as a largely underutilized greenspace in the heart of Cedar Rapids, save for an underground municipal parking garage. But with 26 new trees funded by the America in Bloom program…
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…
New study supports impact of local food economy
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Local foods are not only good for your health, they are…
Turner Alley continues CR beer boom
By Dave DeWitte Craft beer enthusiasts will soon find a taste of Cedar Rapids in…
Creative Corridor branding enters outreach phase
By Dave DeWitte The campaign to brand Iowa’s Creative Corridor as a region will enter…
Obama stumps for expanded broadband
CEDAR FALLS—Touting the success of the high-speed broadband service provided by Cedar Falls Utilities, President…
