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Manufacturing, ag industry experts weigh in at Tariff Town Hall
Business leaders and farmers gathered at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher on Tuesday to weigh in on the impact tariffs are having on Iowa. Farmers for Free Trade sponsored a “Tariff Town Hall” that featured a panel of industry experts…
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…

CR microbrewery plans retro game theme
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—A new downtown microbrewery will bring a touch of nostalgia for…

Local club connects, supports area innovators
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Independent inventors hoping to profit from an invention face long odds,…

Leadership education growing in Eastern Iowa
By Dave DeWitte When it comes to educational preparation for business leadership, the gold standard…

Wellness, well-being discussed at CBJ Power Breakfast
By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—While many businesses are implementing wellness initiatives by offering healthy foods at…






