Monthly Archives: August 2011
Gable to be honored at upcoming Fry Fest
Event continues to grow, benefit economy
By Gigi Wood
It was a one-on-one battle.
Capturing the personality of the iconic Olympic gold medal winner and former University...
DTA submits SSMID petition, begins organizing new board
The SSMID fund would collect $350,000 annually
By Gigi Wood
The Downtown Association of Iowa City turned in a petition Aug. 25 asking for the city’s...
Corridor companies fare well on Inc. 5,000
By John Kenyon
CORRIDOR - This year's Inc. 500/5,000 list of the country's fastest growing private companies is out, and Iowa companies fared about as...
Quaker Oats plant focused on sustainability, flood protection
Company a founding member of the Sustainability Alliance
By Pat Shaver
CEDAR RAPIDS - In the next few weeks, flood protection for the Quaker Oats Plant...
Backpocket to partner with St. Louis’ Schlafly
Groundbreaking scheduled; company plans sustainable practices
The Backpocket Brewing project is big, and we have a lot of information to share. In addition to the...
Craft brewing coming to Coralville
Backpocket Brewing to contract brew with St. Louis’ Schlafly
To read a Q&A with Schlafly Beer Co-Founder Dan Kopman and more about Backpocket, click here.
By Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE...
Rally held in support of general aviation industry
Rockwell Collins, Goodrich among those employing Iowans in the industry
By John Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - About 300 people turned out for a rally at the...