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City, officials, developer debate church site plans

By Gigi Wood More than a year into the process, it is unclear what the future plans will be for the St. Andrew’s church site...

Take steps to start a new job the right way

John Langhorne/Tree Full of Owls When the economy turns around, there will be a burst of hiring as companies scramble to replace job reductions and...

Nonprofits benefit from work of one man

by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS - Robby Marvin wanted more than a nice TV, a cushy apartment and a 9 to 5 workday. “People need...

The Cilek effect

by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR - Because of Tom Cilek, many people in the Corridor are now familiar with David Gould. David Gould is the coordinator...

Medical Mall traffic scenarios cost more than $2.5 million

by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS - Closing a portion of Second Avenue for a proposed medical mall would not significantly impact drivers. Such was the...

I-JOBS provides millions to area communities

by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS - Flooded counties received the most money from the state this past year, according to a recent report from...

Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens

by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS - Lee Belfield’s big idea hit him smack in the middle of a meeting. “I sat there for about 15...

Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT

by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY - He expects few operational changes at ACT once he retires. Richard “Dick” Ferguson, 69, will retire as CEO of...

UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence

by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - When the University of Iowa announced its external funding for the most recent fiscal year recently, there...

Not your average bean field

byBekah Porter MARION - The last thing George Lake wants to point at with pride is a bean field. “I don’t want to take potential...

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