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Trees Forever launching ‘Grow the Love’ public fundraising campaign
For the past three years, Trees Forever has been conducting its ReLeaf fundraising campaign behind the scenes, focused on major gifts from corporate donors and government grants and allocations as the group helps the Cedar Rapids area replace the trees…
Insurance contract deadlines for derecho damage
As the anniversary nears of the devastating derecho that hit Iowa on Aug.10, 2020, the…
Marion to observe first anniversary of derecho on Aug. 10
The city of Marion will mark the first anniversary of the derecho on Aug. 10…
Resurrecting Sinclair: Derecho-damaged Coe building has a Brucemore connection
Work is underway to restore windows broken and damaged during Iowa’s 2020 derecho at one…
Property insurers adapt rapidly to strong market forces
Pandemic and recession and storms. Oh, my. The trifecta of troubles has been all too…
An unprecedented stretch of news
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate With all due respect to the generations of…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…
Freeze-dried for all
When you hear the term “freeze-dried foods,” what impressions come to mind?
Disaster prompts Mount Vernon boy to hone business, philanthropic skills
A handmade birthday gift for a friend has evolved into a budding business for a…
Organizations hit by derecho tell their survival stories
It was barely covered by national media and federal funds were slow in coming, but…
Panel: Heading into 2021 with renewed hope
Five business leaders discussed recovery from the ‘double whammy’ of the pandemic and the derecho…
Seeding the field
Coming off an unprecedented year that saw not only a global pandemic affect every aspect…
Leaders prepare for a rebuilding 2021
If there’s one thing the 15 business leaders participating in this year’s Year Ahead forecast…
Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list
When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated…
Helping CR businesses
While many communities do this, it was nevertheless nice to see the city of Cedar…
Czech Village NewBo district launches small business lab
The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District is rolling out a new online business coaching service, “The…
