Monthly Archives: March 2010
EPRC restructures board membership
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - A major makeover took place recently at the Economic Planning Regional Corp.
CRST President John Smith stepped down, while former...
New CVB president touts regionalism, projects
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - Marilee Fowler’s experience with major tourism-related construction projects is about to expand.
In Ms. Fowler’s new job as Cedar Rapids...
Motivated entrepreneurs
by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - The owners of three recently started Linn County small businesses say they thrive in running their own business, but they...
CR chamber goes formal with honors
 by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - More honors, more pizzazz.
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards will be presented as part of a...
UI, Coralville to discuss land-use plan for research park
 by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - Now that the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory is nearly complete, the UI and the city of Coralville will begin...
401ks are still preferred
by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - 401k accounts remain a good choice for most retirement plans, two Corridor experts believe.
Professors John Spitzer and Rob Rittenhouse recommend...
Asoyia shuts doors after years of growth
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - A cooking oil maker has sputtered to a halt.
Asoyia, named the Corridor’s Fastest Growing Company in 2008 and placed...
Ox Yoke Inn celebrating 70 years in business
by Tim Kenyon
IOWA COUNTY - A historic atmosphere with home-style service and a personalized family touch is the everyday special at the Ox Yoke...
Saturday mail delivery may end
 by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - The U.S. Postal Service is trying to change its business model.
The organization is following the trend of businesses and government...
Trades unemployment surpasses 50 percent
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDSÂ - Unemployment ranging from 25 percent to more than 50 percent is an uncommon thing to hear about in the...