Branding effort gets under way
 by John Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to create a brand identity for the Corridor, all parties agree...
Appearances matter
Reporter: Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Mixed use is an often-used phrase in development, but in architectural practice can be the backbone to a successful...
Northside neighborhood to receive facelift
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Customers can find it all in Iowa City’s northside neighborhood.
From used books, specialty beers and unique knick-knacks to cheeseburgers,...
Proposed medical mall amplifies business potential
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Build it and more will come. That’s the big- picture view of Priority One economic group President Mark Seckman...
Confluence of projects necessitates move
by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - One Coralville business owner is at ground zero for flood-recovery projects.
Randy Cole, president of Phil’s Building Supplies, 231 First Ave....
Extra credit homework
by Tim Kenyon
Editor’s note: To qualify for the federal first-time homebuyers tax credit, deals must close by June 30. An incorrect date appeared in...
Clickstop building up in Urbana
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - The Clickstop e-commerce firm plans a new facility and to nearly double the company’s workforce in Urbana.
Shaun Linderbaum said...
Van Meter Industrial expands Corridor market base
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Van Meter Industrial is expanding its presence in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
The company is strengthening its ties to...
Trade jobs outlook starting to improve after grim period
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - The job market for tradespeople is ratcheting up after an extended period of high unemployment.
“It’s getting better. A lot...
Hotel at Kirkwood set for late July opening
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - A bold learning experience nears for hospitality students at Kirkwood Community College in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Crews are closing the...