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Former Transamerica site plans

New owner of former Transamerica site open to redevelopment ideas

The new owner of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids says that while he doesn’t have specific plans for the property, he plans to pursue a “quality development that the community can be proud of.” Kerry Panozzo, a…

Daydreams Comics turns page on 30 years

Customer Alexis Smith thumbs through back issues at Daydreams Comics on May 2.   By…

University Camera puts photo struggles into focus

Sales associate Steve Moon helps a customer at University Camera at 4 S. Dubuque St.…

Groovy goods

Nostalgia, aesthetics, sustainability spark desire for “Mad Men” era furniture By Sarah Binder The glamour…

Area retailers report steady holiday sales

By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are…

Itsy Bitsy offers used and handmade, local baby items

By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — They won’t have to ask “what if” later on in…