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Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than $4.9 million in grants to 350 nonprofit organizations. According to a news release, the awards include competitive Organization Support Grants and Program Support Grants from…
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…
Forty Under 40: 2012 class heavily involved in community
By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR–The names may be new, but the faces might be familiar. One of…
Blackstone/Red’s Alehouse owners to open IRL restaurant
30hop will be the newest addition to Iowa River Landing, an area of development at…
MidWestOne executive among top 25 women in banking
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY–Sue Evans started as a bank teller in Ames 36 years…
Coralville to purchase retail space in Iowa River Landing
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE–In about a year, the city of Coralville will own about 19,000…