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Thomas Moore: reluctant leader set to retire

By Sarah Binder Thomas Moore never planned to open a museum. “I was not a museum person,” he said. “My interest was in young people at our...

Coralville council approves new spot for Asian market

By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE – A vacant lot in Coralville will be developed into a mixed-use building that will feature an Asian market. The Coralville City...

Pitfalls for retirement savings, investments

By Tim Hawkins/Consulting My name is Tim Hawkins, founder and CEO of Hawkins Wealth Management. My firm specializes in retirement and retirement distribution planning. Starting...

Moen reflects on the Chauncey project

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY – Marc Moen quietly observed the public input at a handful of city council meetings. Not all of the input during...

Westdale Mall master plan taking shape

Mixed uses imagined, city’s TIF involvement to be determined By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Westdale Mall came under new ownership during the first moments of the new...

Ginsberg: Mixing art and science

Iowa City jeweler focuses on the unconventional By Pat Shaver Just like Pablo Picasso, Mark Ginsberg believes desire defies reason. Mr. Ginsberg owns M.C. Ginsberg in Iowa City. What may appear...

Shive-Hattery sees continued growth

New president outlines goals; sustainability a focus with new acquisition By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS--It’s been around for nearly 120 years, but it’s not finished growing and...

A conversation with Argentinian writer Federico Falco

By Rebecca Boyle Argentinian novelist and poet Federico Falco first came to the University of Iowa this past August, as a participant in the renowned...

Mason: stay the course

Guest Editorial By Tim Terry Observing Gov. Terry Branstad, and his surrogate, State Board of Regents President Craig Lang’s, unveiled attempts to poison the well of...

How to make a winning impression in seven seconds

By Greg Dardis/Consulting We form an impression of someone within seven seconds of meeting. During that time, about as long as it takes a punter to...

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