2012: a year for the record books
LINN COUNTY: Emerging neighborhoods flourish as flood recovery continues
By Sarah Binder
2012 was a year for the record books.
It was the year that influential entities were able...
Alliance Claims Solutions expands, adds up to 200 new jobs
By Sarah Binder
HIAWATHA--With a new year comes new jobs.
That’s the case at Alliance Claims Solutions, anyway, which recently announced plans to hire up to...
Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder
CORRIDOR--Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are turning out this year to buy and they expect that...
Shriver returns to Eco Lips
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS--He’s a born entrepreneur.
From the start, Steve Shriver wanted to own his own business.
“I think it’s that whole debate of whether...
Entrepreneurs share success stories at forum
By Pat Shaver
CORALVILLE--Stacie Sefton and husband, Jon, realized they were entrepreneurs after working their way up in corporate jobs.
“We had a vision and a...
Downtown Iowa City high rises unveiled
By Pat Shaver
The corner of College and Gilbert streets in Iowa City will eventually be a vibrant downtown corner.
Whether that includes New Pioneer Co-op, movie theaters, restaurants,...
Readers select 2012 Most Influential
Jones, Mason top list again
By Gigi Wood
Clay Jones has made the list every year since it was started in 2005.
The chairman, president and CEO...