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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...

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