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The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner
The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, has announced in a social media post that it is looking for a new owner. The venue, located on the second floor of…
Two established companies, 1 newcomer plan new facilities
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two established Cedar Rapids companies affected by the 2008 flood announced plans…

‘A good book town’
Plenty of room for multiple bookstores, owners say By Gigi Wood Iowa City is a…

McGregor brewery expanding to Coralville
New location will allow business to expand to bottles By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – A…

Iowa City DTA’s SSMID petition complete
Those who sign on will be agreeing to a $2 per $1,000 of taxable value…

Skills 2014 report results released
Region will need 12,000 workers over next three years By Pat Shaver Local employers say…

Music IC Festival starts Friday
Organizers aim to create a chamber music festival tailored to Iowa City’s literary identity By…

Blood-alcohol tests for sale
Quad Cities company offers service for drivers By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It can be…

Englert Theatre changing mortgage, city funding recommended
The new mortgage will be for $370,000 By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – The city’s…

UIHC spinout seeks to reduce blindness
By Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – A University of Iowa researcher has started a…

Sustainability group formed by businesses
Receives a $28,000 grant from state By Pat Shaver A group that formed in Cedar…

Social media legal pitfalls abound
Employers seek aid with challenges By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Much of the business-related…

Young minds learn business first-hand
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – The company held its final shareholder meeting late last…

Diamond V plans expansion, seeks state support
A Cedar Rapids company has applied for state and local funds to help with a…

The business of magic: Keep tricks close to vest
By Gigi Wood There will be no top hat, no rabbits, no sawing people in…
Innovative Software Engineering launches new company
By Gigi Wood They’re creating their first product and constructing their first building. Innovative Software…





