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Class-action lawsuit seeks to collect wages for airport restaurant workers
A Linn County woman representing workers at airport eateries throughout Iowa has filed a potential class action lawsuit against her employer alleging violations of state and federal wage-and-hour laws. Tara Hill is suing SSP America CID, a limited liability corporation…
Cirque du Soleil sneak peek
The newly-completed U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Cedar Rapids was abuzz June 5 with the…
HR professional starts hospitality recruiting business
By Pat Shaver WEST LIBERTY—As a recruiter, Jaime Parizek has flipped through many resumes. Her…
Waterloo and Cedar Falls strive for Blue Zones Project designation
By Angela Holmes BLACK HAWK COUNTY — While the leader of both the Waterloo and…
Cyber-Anatomy continues growth in Corridor
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Textbooks just aren’t cutting it for today’s technologically-savvy students. A Coralville-based business…
Genova CEO persevered, receives honor
By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR–Attending graduate school and raising three young boys on her own was…
Lattice Communications named Corridor’s Fastest Growing Company
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Lattice Communications has grown more than any other local company. Fairfax-based Lattice…
Companies win $5,000 at Pitch & Grow
Three companies were selected by panelists and audience members to receive $5,000 in awards at…
Former Secretary of State discusses women, politics during visit
Story and photos by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Madeleine Albright wasn’t just handed her…
Former Secretary of State discusses women, politics during visit
Story and photos by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Madeleine Albright wasn’t just handed her…
Passenger rail could get boost from Quad Cities route
UPDATED MAY 22: Passenger rail talks continue Supporters of expanding Iowa’s passenger rail service hope…
Construction moves ahead on The Fountains
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Office, living and retail space will be within reach. “It’s really…
Water under the bridge
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – As devastating as the 2008 floods were to the…
Questions about Obamacare
By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – There’s nothing easy about it. But Corridor legal, insurance and…
Helping businesses grow
By Sarah Binder IOWA CITY—After helping launch one business and grow another, Marlo Higgins is…
UI alumna to speak about career, working with Oprah
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—After a tough first semester as a pre-med student at the…
