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Goose Island founder talks about success, Anheuser-Busch acquisition
By Gigi Wood
In 1993, he almost lost it all.
The Goose Island Beer Co., the largest craft brewer in the Midwest, is on schedule to...
PLAs: then and now
One year later, PLAs used very differently
By Pat Shaver
CORRIDOR - This time last year, a project-labor agreement was in place for the University of...
Czech Village streetscape nearing completion
By Pat Shaver
One of Cedar Rapids’ most historic neighborhoods and unique business districts could use more visitors.
With the ongoing flood recovery, that National Czech...
Event center opens in Irish District
By Pat Shaver
CEDAR RAPIDS - If it wasn’t for her frequent bike rides, Mindy Seiffert wouldn’t have found her business.
Ms. Seiffert is opening the...
Coralville’s worst-kept secret revealed: Von Maur coming to IRL
By Gigi Wood
It’s no longer a rumor. Von Maur will be an anchor tenant at the Iowa River Landing District in Coralville.
Company and area...
Pat McGrath to open superstore
By Gigi Wood
A flooded property in Coralville will be an auto dealership once again.
McGrath Auto of Cedar Rapids is opening a used car superstore...