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Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an iconic destination in Cedar Rapids and help unite key parts of the community, speakers said at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new bridge Tuesday, April…
Counting down: RAGBRAI hits Cedar Rapids July 26-27
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Calling all volunteers. With RAGBRAI only a few weeks…

Boyer retires from Van Meter after 20 years
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Barry Boyer’s plan: there is no plan. Mr. Boyer,…

Mall thinks outside the box
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY- Iowa City will have a new fitness facility in a few…

Top employer: Nyemaster Goode up for national award
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — Nyemaster Goode is a finalist for a major national…

Local startup forges ahead, navigates FDA approval
By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE — It’s been five years since John Slump and Jared Garfield…

Farm business expands with zipline, coffee shop
By Pat Shaver ATKINS — The business has grown much like the produce it sells,…

Medical center sees unexpected growth
By Pat Shaver A medical center in Jones County is experiencing rapid growth. Since the…

Wood named CBJ editor
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE — The Corridor Business Journal has selected a new editor. Gigi Wood,…
Englert receives city funding
The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City was approved to receive $50,000 in funding from…

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…
