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North Liberty City Council approves $20 million request for new development district

The North Liberty City Council approved a request for $20 million from the city to help fund a new development district between Highway 965/Ranshaw Way, West Cherry Street, and West Zeller Street.  Dubbed the Urban Central District, Lion Development Group…

Rockwell Collins, Workplace Learning Connection team up for job shadows

Rockwell Collins and the Workplace Learning Connection, a non-profit partnership of Kirkwood Community College and…

PHOTOS: Creative Corridor represented at the Prometheus Awards

By Sarah Binder DES MOINES–It was a night for celebration. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…

HR professional starts culture company

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Patrick Lyons has discovered his passion. Mr. Lyons last year started…

Inside the Iowa Masonic Library and Museum

Civil War flag, letters from presidents among prized possessions By Sarah Binder A marble palace filled…

HR professional starts culture company

Work includes improving culture at South Slope By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Patrick Lyons has discovered his…

Q & A: Peters talks regionalism, Gazette changes

By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — The Corridor Business Journal sat down with Chuck Peters,…

Eco Lips receives B-corp designation

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS — A local company has found a new way to document…

Ryan Companies role in flood recovery

Family business celebrates 75th year By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Marc Gullickson knows better than to schedule…

Home run development

By Angela Holmes WATERLOO/CEDAR FALLS – It’s been a flurry of development in Cedar Valley…

AMTek Microwaves expands

Industrial microwaves built in Cedar Rapids used around the world By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—The…

Streb Construction using GPS technology

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY — A local construction company is using GPS technology to…

Pathways offers alternative to nursing home

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Anne Peacock’s mother, Ruth, has been a regular at Pathways Adult Day Health…

Altorfer plans West Branch location

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—After seeing growing demand in southeast Iowa, Altorfer, Inc. is planning a full-service…

Urban farm brings flood plain back to life

By Sarah Binder Looking at empty plots west of the Cedar River, Matt Meyer sees opportunity. Mr.…

Rustic Iron Bar & Grill opens in North Liberty

Restaurant located in former Okoboji Grill building By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Chuck Cathey has worked in food…