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UI, Coralville to discuss land-use plan for research park
 by Gigi Wood
CORALVILLE - Now that the University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory is nearly complete, the UI and the city of Coralville will begin...
401ks are still preferred
by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - 401k accounts remain a good choice for most retirement plans, two Corridor experts believe.
Professors John Spitzer and Rob Rittenhouse recommend...
Asoyia shuts doors after years of growth
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - A cooking oil maker has sputtered to a halt.
Asoyia, named the Corridor’s Fastest Growing Company in 2008 and placed...
Ox Yoke Inn celebrating 70 years in business
by Tim Kenyon
IOWA COUNTY - A historic atmosphere with home-style service and a personalized family touch is the everyday special at the Ox Yoke...
Saturday mail delivery may end
 by Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - The U.S. Postal Service is trying to change its business model.
The organization is following the trend of businesses and government...
Trades unemployment surpasses 50 percent
by Tim Kenyon
CEDAR RAPIDSÂ - Unemployment ranging from 25 percent to more than 50 percent is an uncommon thing to hear about in the...
Cedar Rapids chamber rebranding under way
by Tim Kenyon
LINN COUNTY - An occasional makeover helps to refresh an organization’s marketing and attract new interest. Â
That’s the hope of the Cedar...
Economic expert: ‘We’re going to slog along for awhile’
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - The recession is over, but it will be a longer recovery than usual.
Typically, either a recession or depression takes...
Bankers split on Move Your Money initiative’s benefits
by Gigi Wood and Tim Kenyon
CORRIDOR - Whether bank customers are actually moving their money locally is unknown.
What is clear is many Americans, including...
Prescription for change
 by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - A plan will now be drafted for proposed changes to the southeast side of Iowa City.
City staff has met...