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Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28

Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals and families for an evening of great food and warm hospitality. At no cost to guests courtesy of a Matthew 25 supporter, Night Out will…

Flooded to the roof

Gutter and roofing company recovers from 2008 flood By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Rod Manson’s…

United Fire Group weathers the storm

By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — They have a lot to celebrate. United Fire Group,…

UI professor: multi-state insurance regulations increase costs to consumer, company

By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — A recent study by a University of Iowa professor…

Western Fraternal Life Association offers fraternal benefits to members, communities

By Shannon Davis CEDAR RAPIDS — Nearly 120 members of Western Fraternal Life Association were directly…

MMS: Radioing in at No. 1

By Gigi Wood HIAWATHA – If they tell you what they produce, they would have…

Museum on schedule for July grand opening

By Pat Shaver Photos provided by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library CEDAR…

Fastest Growing Companies unveiled

At its annual Fastest Growing Companies event May 22, the Corridor Business Journal awarded 25…

Turning passion into action for co-working

By Katie Mills Giorgio IOWA CITY — Sheila Samuelson first heard about co-working back in…

Itsy Bitsy offers used and handmade, local baby items

By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — They won’t have to ask “what if” later on in…

Gardial is first female business dean at UI

By Gigi Wood It’s going to be a learning summer. Sarah Gardial (gar-DEE-all),UniversityofTennessee,Knoxville’s vice provost…

Biodegradable business

Composting company develops Corridor presence By Pat Shaver If it can be composted, it should…

West Liberty Foods receives landfill-free designation

By Gigi Wood WEST LIBERTY — It’s rare for the industry. Two West Liberty Foods…

Iowa women status report released, notes inequities

The “SHE MATTERS: 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa” report was released this…

Backpocket preparing for July grand opening

Building completion in May; Brewery to include green features By Gigi Wood Construction is nearly…

Theater looks at nontraditional marketing

By Pat Shaver Just as it does with shows and performances, Theatre Cedar Rapids has…