Coralville undergoes hotel, motel reboot
By Chase Castle
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Plans for a Drury Inn & Suites in Coralville have been announced, signaling the latest chapter in the city’s ongoing redevelopment and...
Waverly scores big on Mumford & Sons festival stop
By Angela Holmes
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The stars aligned for Waverly last week, as organizers of Mumford & Son’s Gentleman of the Road festival chose the Bremer County...
Startup Weekend-Cedar Rapids starts Friday
Professionals who would like some inspiration for their existing business and entrepreneurs seeking fresh feedback are invited to Startup Weekend Cedar Rapids.
Starting Friday, participants...
Builders and renovators express optimism for year ahead
By Adam Moore
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Optimism filled the halls of the Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association’s annual Home Show, held Feb. 13-15 at the Coralville Marriott,...
Health Care Summit: Cost-saving measures need top-down support
by Chase Castle
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Wellness programs and accountable care organizations can reduce companies’ health care costs, but executive leaders must promote and accommodate those programs in...
Iowa City ready for its close-up
By Ashley Levitt
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Iowa City may lack the ocean views or the big-name designers of Los Angeles, but independent filmmakers and producers are rapidly discovering...
SRI investing makes inroads in Corridor
By Dave DeWitte
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Socially responsible investing has become a bigger part of the product and marketing mix in the Corridor’s investment community.
Formally known as sustainable,...
Rockwell Collins chief says growth will mean jobs
By Dave DeWitte
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CEDAR RAPIDS—With an important new business segment, a series of major Boeing wins and versions of its newest flight deck going into...
Uber takes pass on Iowa City
By Chase Castle
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Following the Iowa City Council’s approval of new regulations for taxis and ridesharing services, San Francisco-based company Uber has said it will...
Washington County goes all in on solar
By Emery Styron
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Farmer Ken Reed says he was just making a good business decision when he installed photovoltaic panels on his hog houses and...