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Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns June 7 for 20th season
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will return for its 20th season on Saturday, June 7, featuring more than 200 vendors and a full slate of entertainment and community programming, organizers announced. Presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, the…
KemPharm inks big deal
By Adam Moore [email protected] CORALVILLE—KemPharm Inc., a small biopharmaceutical company focused on the development…

New 4-H programs prepare students for success
By Cindy Hadish The 4-H youth development program has moved far beyond the farm. While…

Economy discussed at Mid-Year Economic Review
By Angela Holmes WATERLOO—The U.S. economy looks to continue its upswing, thanks to shifting global…

Expansion will triple Cedar Ridge’s spirits capacity
By Dave DeWitte SWISHER – The decision to invest $1.1 million in a new stillhouse…

Lil’ Drug Store works hard at staying well
By Dave DeWitte A $250 bonus for meeting wellness program goals: Good. Competing for prizes…

CR revitalization attracts local, national performers
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—As flood recovery continues, downtown is rockin’ and rollin’ with the…

Steve Shriver named Entrepreneur of the Year
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – After founding two lip balm manufacturing businesses in Cedar…

Midwest Microwave Solutions repeats as CBJ’s fastest growing company
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – No other company has claimed the Corridor Business Journal’s…

Corridor group learns from Itasca Project
By Dave DeWitte The success of regional collaboration in the Minneapolis region has been built…

Summer of the Arts brings full slate of events to IC
By Deanna Howard IOWA CITY – Get ready for music in the summer. Be it…

Cultivation Corridor focuses on agricultural, bioscience innovation
By Dave DeWitte The name chosen for Iowa’s newest regional branding initiative in Central Iowa…

Green features of Oaknoll addition bring $1 million energy rebate
By Dave DeWitte IOWA CITY – The Oaknoll Life Care Community’s new Spring Street Addition…
Wapsipinicon State Park seeks National Historic Register designation
By Dave DeWitte ANAMOSA – Cruising the crazy up-and-down loop drive through Wapsipinicon State Park…
Alliant summit illuminates lighting options
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – A new Alliant Energy program introduced this year is…

Wedding planner ready for big season
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – Wedding season means long hours and quick decisions for…






