Tag: Nick AbouAssaly
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 buildings in its wake, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly didn’t hesitate.
This...
Trump pledges federal help as power returns to CR
The heavily damaged MAC health club in southwest Cedar Rapids, shown on the morning of Aug. 18.
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
President Donald Trump made an...
CBJ’s 15th Anniversary: How has the Corridor changed?
Intro by Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
Fifteen years ago, the idea of the Corridor was mostly that – an exciting concept sparked by author Richard Florida, who...
AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo
Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the City address, given Jan. 25. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE
By Dave...
Marion retail scene jumps Highway 13
A picture of the new Dupaco branch rising at the Squaw Creek Crossing development. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE
By Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
The driving range and mini-golf course...
Mayor sees strong momentum in Marion
A rendering of a $20 million development proposed for the abandoned PrinceAgri industrial site north of Seventh Avenue and west of 31st Street. CREDIT...
Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The mayor was among Linn County's Minimum Wage Study Group...