Ron Corbett
Interstate widening projects speed forward, stall in parts of Eastern Iowa
Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration of widening Interstate 80 in Scott County, but they aren’t standing in the way of improvement plans for the Interstate 80 Corridor. Inflation has hit…
Could a smaller CR casino squeeze in the door?
A rendering shows the proposed design of the Wild Rose Cedar Rapids, with a skywalk…

Linn County minimum wage: Is it settled?
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Linn County will become the second county in Iowa to boost…

Diamond V to build third plant in Cedar Rapids
Diamond V’s South Plant in Cedar Rapids, opened in 2009. PHOTO/DIAMOND V By Dave…

CR mayor: Big calls on hotel, flood protection ahead
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett speaks with attendees following his Feb. 24 State of the…

Corbett is 2013 Most Influential
By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It’s his second time at the top of the list.…

Developers talk growth, challenges
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Shopping malls, property taxes and economic growth were hot…

Westdale Mall renderings released
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — A picture is worth a thousand words. On May…
Mayors go green at Symposium
Corbett, Hayek say cities can set examples for sustainability By Sarah Binder CORRIDOR—The cities want to…

Public investment leads to private growth
Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…

Readers select 2012 Most Influential
Jones, Mason top list again By Gigi Wood Clay Jones has made the list every…
