Monthly Archives: August 2014
Educational institutions preparing students for jobs of future
By Angela Holmes and Dave DeWitte
Keeping up with the changing world of work and technology is high on the list of priorities for higher education...
David’s Famous Custard waits to ramp up Tipton plant
By Dave DeWitte
TIPTON—David’s Famous Custard founder David Gott couldn’t find a producer capable of making his butterfat-rich new custard confection on contract, so he’s...
Penguin’s celebrates 25 years of laughs
By Adam Moore
CEDAR RAPIDS—Penguin’s Comedy Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and founder Jeff Johnson is determined to keep the laughs going.
The...
New wellness program for hospitals opening doors for Stamats
By Dave DeWitte
A turnkey wellness program that hospitals use to connect with their communities is opening doors for Stamats Communications in the hard-to-crack health...
SBA approves $20 million in small business loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for July. The SBA backed 49 loans for $20,139,200 to...
The real meaning of influence
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
Did you know the word “influence” has an astrological origin?
It’s drawn from Old French, meaning “streaming ethereal power from...
Hawkeye game day impact ripples out
By Dave DeWitte and Angela Holmes
CORRIDOR—The wave of fans heading to Kinnick Stadium for this fall’s University of Iowa home football games will leave...
Couples discuss the ups and downs of working together
By Molly Altorfer
Shared passion. Solid communication. A sense of humor. The ability to set boundaries.
These four characteristics are essential skills that couples who share...
Raining Rose soaking up lip balm demand
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR RAPIDS—When Raining Rose Inc. was consolidating into its new $12 million facility two years ago, the day when more space would...