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State of Mind owner Carissa Starleaf in her store July 7. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop

A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed with a side of retro. State of Mind, opened May 17 at 1107 Seventh Ave. Suite 106, offers a kaleidoscope of colorful novelties and handcrafted…

CBJ names Financial Executives of the Year

By Adam Moore [email protected]   When it comes to unsung heroes in the modern business…

Great Western Bank keeps focus on growth

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   As Great Western Bancorp has gained independence from its former…

UI students explore Chinese market opportunities

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The emergence of China’s middle class is attracting export interest from…

VIDA CEO looks for new opportunities

By Chase Castle [email protected]   The challenges of navigating a continuously changing health care landscape…

CRST driver harassment claims resurface

By Chase Castle [email protected] CRST Expedited, a long-haul trucking company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, is…

Spotix Corridor’s fastest growing company

By Chase Castle [email protected] Few companies in the Corridor have experienced the rapid growth of…

Rooftop event highlights Marion’s progress

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] MARION—Sometimes a community is growing and developing so fast that it’s…

Corridor nonprofits team up to share space

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Colocation has become the trend for Corridor nonprofits, allowing them…

Corridor producers on high alert for bird flu

By Emery Styron [email protected]   The future of the Corridor’s turkey industry is as fragile…

Area celebrates Bike to Work Week with activities

By Angela Holmes [email protected]   In celebration of National Bike Month, Corridor residents are invited…

Designing a dealership the Dave Wright way

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   When the growing Dave Wright Nissan-Subaru dealership set out to…

Corridor farmer debuts tractor fueled by ammonia, hydrogen

By Chase Castle [email protected]   BLAIRSTOWN—Jay Schmuecker is sowing more than crops at Pinehurst Farm,…

Western Fraternal Life updates century-old brand

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   CEDAR RAPIDS—The letters “WFLA” came off the front of the…

Ethanol industry weathering price downturn

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Iowa’s ethanol producers have so far managed to weather a downturn…

UI panel explores driverless implications

By Chase Castle [email protected] As cars become increasingly automated with driver-assisting technologies, auto insurance companies…