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Heartland Express trucking

Heartland Express CEO shares trucking industry insight in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, every industry experienced the impact of a suddenly fluctuating economy. For some, the lockdown plunged businesses into jeopardy. For others, factors like the rise of online shopping led to immense growth, but also immense changes. Mike…

‘I am’

“I’d lived in African American culture my whole life. In Iowa City, I suddenly was living  among…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor

By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR—They’re doers. The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play…

Elegance in simplicity

Local food spotlighted at Cobble Hill By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s one part European sophistication,…

Infinity Contact grows staff, office space

Cedar Rapids company added 161 jobs last year By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Don’t call them a…

Startup shifts focus after first year of business

Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are…

A fresh start

Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses By Pat Shaver The shelter house offers more than just…

Public investment leads to private growth

Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…

Hayek praises growth and development

Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…

NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood

Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the…

Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time

By Pat Shaver At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.…

Ladd Library prepares to open

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead. The Cedar Rapids…

Bornbach adds marketing services

Serial entrepreneur brings her experience to business coaching By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You need to know what…

Tutoring startup growing, moves into CoLab

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—As a tutor and student at the University of Iowa, Thomas…