2013 Women of Influence class works to progress Corridor
By Gigi Wood
CORRIDOR—They’re doers.
The 10 recipients of the 2013 Women of Influence each play a strategic role in improving the Corridor and beyond.
Since 2005, the Corridor...
Elegance in simplicity
Local food spotlighted at Cobble Hill
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s one part European sophistication, one part Brooklyn cool, and a lot of Iowa local.
Cobble Hill,...
Infinity Contact grows staff, office space
Cedar Rapids company added 161 jobs last year
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Don’t call them a call center.
“We don’t even like that word,” said Tom Leidigh, founder and CEO...
Startup shifts focus after first year of business
Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest
By Pat Shaver
IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are cool.
The company, started by two University of Iowa graduates, develops and analyzes data...
A fresh start
Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses
By Pat Shaver
The shelter house offers more than just shelter.
One of the Corridor’s largest homeless shelters, the Shelter House, was established...
Public investment leads to private growth
Corbett: “We have our second wind”
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the endurance to carry on, Cedar Rapids is finding its second wind.
Mayor...
NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood
Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the people.
For the last 10 years, local artist Russ Fagle has been...
Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time
By Pat Shaver
At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.
The nearly 3,500 musical students companywide are encouraged by some of their...
Ladd Library prepares to open
By Sarah Binder
CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Ladd Library, a 21,000 square-foot branch at 3750...