Monthly Archives: September 2014
CR sidewalks to see more sandwich boards
Sandwich boards, which have become part of a sidewalk renaissance in downtown Cedar Rapids, may soon be going citywide under city plans to streamline...
Coralville Harley dealership design inspired by Kinnick
By Dave DeWitte
CORALVILLE—Designing a new motorcycle dealership that captures the essence of the University of Iowa’s most famous sports facility could pay off for...
Filmmakers document state’s growing wine business
By Angela Holmes
A lunch discussion last year about bucket lists has evolved into the production of a film documenting Iowa’s wine industry.
It all started...
Zero Energy walls aim to make a stronger, more efficient home
By Dave DeWitte
Green homebuilder Randy Hahn of North Liberty had been observing alternative energy-saving wall technologies for 30 years, deciding most of them offered...
Report compares CR, Waterloo recoveries from manufacturing losses
By Dave DeWitte
The list of manufacturers that have closed in the Corridor over the past few decades is a long one.
Rath Packing, Goss Graphic...
Starlite Room owners strive to keep status quo
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR RAPIDS—When you’re the new owners of the Starlite Room, change is not something you undertake lightly.
The local dining establishment at 3300...
BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store
By Angela Holmes
MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival has become much easier for home brewers in the Corridor...