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Trade jobs outlook starting to improve after grim period
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - The job market for tradespeople is ratcheting up after an extended period of high unemployment.
“It’s getting better. A lot...
Hotel at Kirkwood set for late July opening
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - A bold learning experience nears for hospitality students at Kirkwood Community College in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Crews are closing the...
Events Center, chamber building net $38 million in fed funds
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Proximity will be a prime advantage for downtown businesses when the new Cedar Rapids Regional Commerce Center and planned...
Hygienic laboratory nears completion
by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - It’s about time.
The state’s public laboratory is moving in June from a 93-year-old former tuberculosis hospital to a newly constructed...
Mason: Downtown location likely for Voxman/Clapp
by Gigi Wood
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - The return of the University of Iowa arts campus is in its initial phases following nearly two years...
Gerdin discusses business lessons, insights
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY -It takes will, not brains, to be successful in business.
In a rare public appearance, Heartland Express founder and CEO Russ...
City fleet services helps peers at Alliant Energy
 by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - It seems more often than not that the public sector turns to the private sector for consultation.
In a turnaround,...
Cedar Ridge Winery adds green technology
by Gigi Wood
SWISHER - The vines are about ready.
Workers are pruning and preparing the vines at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery for the upcoming...
City enters new post-Prosser era
  by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDS - Rockwell Collins Chairman CEO and President Clay Jones holds a unique perspective on running large organizations considering his company...
ReStore plans for expansion, bidding process begins
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - Soon, a whole host of recycling options will be available on Iowa City’s east side.
The city began the bidding...