Marion Iron relocation to give city a new look
By Dave DeWitte
The long-awaited relocation this summer of Marion Iron Co. could trigger a domino chain of commercial development on the east side of...
Zuidberg announces plans for Cedar Falls facility
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR FALLS - A supplier of tractor components based in the Netherlands has announced plans to open its first U.S. location this...
Olympian’s startup aims to correct ‘mommy hips’
By Dave DeWitte
Two-time Olympic bobsledder Jean Prahm of North Liberty has never been one to dodge a challenge, but her latest will test a...
Palisades Cafe will sustain local focus in Mt. Vernon
By Cindy Hadish
MOUNT VERNON – Just 4 miles west of Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park has proved inspiring to more than hikers, campers and...
FilmScene: Box office success
By Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY – It’s black and white.
After its official first few months, FilmScene, Iowa City’s new downtown non-profit movie theater, has released...
Small business counseling with a twist
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR RAPIDS -- With a new small business counseling program called 99BIZ, Cedar Rapids business counselor Theresa Bornbach is testing a formula...
Cedar Poly to double in size
By Dave DeWitte
TIPTON – A major expansion of Cedar Poly’s plastics recycling facility in Tipton this spring will double the company’s space and capacity.
Cedar...
Cedar Valley TechWorks paving the way in advanced manufacturing
By Angela Holmes
WATERLOO – With sophisticated equipment, support from the state legislature and plans to house the Iowa Advanced Manufacturing Center, the Cedar Valley...
UNI Local Food Program brings producers, consumers together
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR FALLS -- Although area gardens and fields are covered with snow, winter is a busy season for local food program managers,...