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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…
IC to consider selling three city-owned properties for redevelopment
By Gigi Wood Iowa City’s property tax base could increase if three city-owned properties are…
Popcorn president discusses business successes, challenges
Jolly Time’s Smith speaks at the University of Iowa By Gigi Wood It’s a jolly…
Marion awaits shovel-ready approval for industrial park
By Pat Shaver Officials in Marion are moving along in the process to establish shovel-ready…
Three Cedar Rapids economic organizations become one
Chamber, Downtown District and Priority One become the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance By Pat…
Forty Under 40: Making a difference
By John Kenyon You are about to read about 40 people who work for much…
Panera Bread, Coralville disagree on project’s failure
By Gigi Wood Panera Bread announced plans in May for opening its second Coralville location,…
Teambuilding keeps retention high at MediRevv
By Gigi Wood They have a Peeps show at Easter. MediRevv, a Coralville-based company that…
Goose Island founder talks about success, Anheuser-Busch acquisition
By Gigi Wood In 1993, he almost lost it all. The Goose Island Beer Co.,…
PLAs: then and now
One year later, PLAs used very differently By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR – This time last…
Czech Village streetscape nearing completion
By Pat Shaver One of Cedar Rapids’ most historic neighborhoods and unique business districts could…
Event center opens in Irish District
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – If it wasn’t for her frequent bike rides, Mindy…
Coralville’s worst-kept secret revealed: Von Maur coming to IRL
By Gigi Wood It’s no longer a rumor. Von Maur will be an anchor tenant…
Pat McGrath to open superstore
By Gigi Wood A flooded property in Coralville will be an auto dealership once again.…
Numbers point in different directions for development
By Gigi Wood Several financial projections were made at the University Heights City Council meeting…
University Heights council meeting leaves more questions than answers
Discussion of One University Place project goes into the wee hours By Gigi Wood It…
