A tale of two counties
by Gigi Wood and Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - The results of the Iowa legislative session disappointed several Cedar Rapids business leaders but pleased many in...
Interesting developments
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - This is no aging dinosaur.
There’s nothing outdated about the 40-year-old business in the 115-year-old building in downtown Iowa City.
“I...
Baker’s business offers Wright Touch
by Bekah Porter
MARION - Debbie Wright had her future right where she wanted it.
“I had a good job, a job I absolutely loved,” the...
Overdue recognition
by John Kenyon
CORRIDOR - With dozens of Corridor women recognized as Women of Influence over the past six years, it sometimes comes as a...
Kava House offers private party room, adds to menu
by Gigi Wood
SWISHER - Swisher’s lone restaurant is expanding after less than two years in business.
Kava House & Café, 122 Second St. SE, opened...
Integrated DNA expands globally
by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - They’re building upward, outward and overseas.
The little company that started offering the building blocks of life 23 years ago in...
EPRC restructures board membership
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - A major makeover took place recently at the Economic Planning Regional Corp.
CRST President John Smith stepped down, while former...
New CVB president touts regionalism, projects
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - Marilee Fowler’s experience with major tourism-related construction projects is about to expand.
In Ms. Fowler’s new job as Cedar Rapids...
Motivated entrepreneurs
by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - The owners of three recently started Linn County small businesses say they thrive in running their own business, but they...
CR chamber goes formal with honors
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - More honors, more pizzazz.
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards will be presented as part of a...