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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...
Clickstop building up in Urbana
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - The Clickstop e-commerce firm plans a new facility and to nearly double the company’s workforce in Urbana.
Shaun Linderbaum said...
Van Meter Industrial expands Corridor market base
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Van Meter Industrial is expanding its presence in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
The company is strengthening its ties to...