Monthly Archives: May 2010
Survey finds more optimism about economy
by John Kenyon
CORRIDOR - Corridor business owners are more optimistic about the local economy and their own businesses according to the results of the...
Expanding air service top priority for director
by John Kenyon
CORRIDOR - Expanding air service, addressing the perception of high fares and marketing what it has to offer are among the first...
A fire in the belly
by Gigi Wood
CORRIDOR - It’s all about the basics.
That’s what the fastest-growing company in the Corridor practices on a daily basis and is how...
UniverCity program aims to increase neighborhood diversity
 by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Iowa City and the University of Iowa have formed a rare partnership in an effort to preserve neighborhoods and...
Branding effort gets under way
 by John Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to create a brand identity for the Corridor, all parties agree...
Appearances matter
Reporter: Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Mixed use is an often-used phrase in development, but in architectural practice can be the backbone to a successful...
Northside neighborhood to receive facelift
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Customers can find it all in Iowa City’s northside neighborhood.
From used books, specialty beers and unique knick-knacks to cheeseburgers,...
Proposed medical mall amplifies business potential
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Build it and more will come. That’s the big- picture view of Priority One economic group President Mark Seckman...
Confluence of projects necessitates move
by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - One Coralville business owner is at ground zero for flood-recovery projects.
Randy Cole, president of Phil’s Building Supplies, 231 First Ave....
Extra credit homework
by Tim Kenyon
Editor’s note: To qualify for the federal first-time homebuyers tax credit, deals must close by June 30. An incorrect date appeared in...