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Marion City Council begins process to close Marion airport runway
While allowing for the possibility of a viable alternate plan emerging, the Marion City Council voted unanimously Thursday, March 6 to initiate the process of closing the sole runway at the Marion Municipal Airport – which would lead to the…
2012 in review: Flood recovery, development continues in Johnson County
By Pat Shaver JOHNSON COUNTY–This year saw major development projects in Johnson County. Several projects…
Alliance Claims Solutions expands, adds up to 200 new jobs
By Sarah Binder HIAWATHA–With a new year comes new jobs. That’s the case at Alliance…
Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are…
Shriver returns to Eco Lips
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS–He’s a born entrepreneur. From the start, Steve Shriver wanted to…
Entrepreneurs share success stories at forum
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE–Stacie Sefton and husband, Jon, realized they were entrepreneurs after working their…
Downtown Iowa City high rises unveiled
By Pat Shaver The corner of College and Gilbert streets in Iowa City will eventually be…
Readers select 2012 Most Influential
Jones, Mason top list again By Gigi Wood Clay Jones has made the list every…
Five big ideas compete to earn funding
By Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–After 10,550 votes were cast, five ideas were selected to pitch. The region’s first…
The man behind the brand
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS–Dan Schuster’s company is one of the lesser-known businesses that has…
What Main Street means to Marion
By Sarah Binder MARION–Marion Square Park is surrounded on three sides by small, local businesses,…
Little changes can lead to big love
‘For the Love of Cities’ author conducts half-day workshop to promote advocacy By Sarah Binder The city…
UICCU sees continued growth
Credit union ranked No. 1 place to work By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR–A coupon for ice…
Cedar Rapids financial advisor among nation’s best
Some kids go to band camp, sports retreats or scouting trips. For the 16-year-old Tom…
Duane Arnold Energy Center shuts down for fueling
800 additional workers come to town, $58 million invested By Sarah Binder PALO–In most industrial…
Eight things to know about NewBo City Market
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–The NewBo City Market is working on the finishing touches. Staff…
