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North Liberty Community Pantry opens doors to new location
Eight months after breaking ground on a new $4 million facility, the North Liberty Community Pantry officially opened the doors to its new location Monday, June 23. The 10,500-square-foot building at 350 W. Penn St. is nearly four times the…
Spotix finds new spot in North Liberty
Barbecue master Chris Marks teaches a class on smoking and grilling meats at Spotix’ headquarters…

Zero Energy walls aim to make a stronger, more efficient home
By Dave DeWitte Green homebuilder Randy Hahn of North Liberty had been observing alternative energy-saving…

BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store
By Angela Holmes MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival…

Business teaches how to shop, cook healthier
By Deanna Howard NORTH LIBERTY –Wouldn’t it be great to have a health expert shop…

Wi-Fi more common in Corridor downtown areas
By Dave DeWitte A revival in public Wi-Fi systems is bringing improved connectivity to downtown…

Olympian’s startup aims to correct ‘mommy hips’
By Dave DeWitte Two-time Olympic bobsledder Jean Prahm of North Liberty has never been one…

Centro to expand nationally, internationally, hire 200 in 2014
By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY – It will be a big year for Centro. The…

Heartland Express nearly doubles with acquisition
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—With a recent acquisition, Corridor-based Heartland Express became the fifth largest…

Staff moving into new UICCU headquarters
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—The large building off of Interstate 380 recently raised its flag.…

Staff moving into new UICCU headquarters
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—The large building off of Interstate 380 recently raised its flag.…

North Liberty hires new police chief
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Diane Venenga knew she wanted to be a police officer when…

North Liberty dance studio thrives
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—In a matter of a few weeks, Megan Snyder’s life will…

HR professional starts culture company
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Patrick Lyons has discovered his passion. Mr. Lyons last year started…

Rustic Iron Bar & Grill opens in North Liberty
Restaurant located in former Okoboji Grill building By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Chuck Cathey has worked in food…

2012: a year for the record books
LINN COUNTY: Emerging neighborhoods flourish as flood recovery continues By Sarah Binder 2012 was a year…






