Designing a dealership the Dave Wright way
By Dave DeWitte
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When the growing Dave Wright Nissan-Subaru dealership set out to design a new facility, the idea was not only to provide a...
Corridor farmer debuts tractor fueled by ammonia, hydrogen
By Chase Castle
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BLAIRSTOWN—Jay Schmuecker is sowing more than crops at Pinehurst Farm, with the aim of revolutionizing how farmers fuel their operations.
Carrying on a...
Western Fraternal Life updates century-old brand
By Dave DeWitte
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CEDAR RAPIDS—The letters “WFLA” came off the front of the Western Fraternal Life Association headquarters and most of its literature last month,...
Ethanol industry weathering price downturn
By Dave DeWitte
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Iowa’s ethanol producers have so far managed to weather a downturn in ethanol prices that have loosely paralleled the slump in oil prices,...
UI panel explores driverless implications
By Chase Castle
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As cars become increasingly automated with driver-assisting technologies, auto insurance companies are likely to experience a shift in liability from drivers to...
As Comic Con grows, CR event expanding
By Dave DeWitte
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When a group of Cedar Rapids comic and game fans put on NewBo Con on Feb. 7, they weren’t exactly expecting attendance...
Familiar face steps into IWLC role
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR RAPIDS—Iowa Women Lead Change (IWLC) has experienced so much change in the past few years that the women’s leadership organization has...
Prairiewoods event aims to inspire hope
By Angela Holmes
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HIAWATHA—In a time of upheaval, people need a catalyst to help regain a sense of wonder and hope, says Laura Weber, interim...
Keeping it local pays off in online learning
By Dave DeWitte
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Corridor residents considering an online degree program have a growing number of local options that combine the convenience and flexibility of traditional...
Dairy farms partnering to meet organic milk demand
Farmers Creamery in Wellman, Marilyn Farms in Kalona and the Kalona Amish and Mennonite dairy farms will officially launch an online fundraising campaign April...