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The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co. (CRANDIC) has purchased eight new energy-efficient locomotives, which could reduce overall fuel costs by 20 percent annually. The engines, built in Albia, display a new paint scheme that includes an American flag. (Photo courtesy of CRANDIC)
CRANDIC rolls out new fuel-efficient locomotives
Chelsea Keenan

Corridor residents may notice a new paint job on some Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Co.  (CRANDIC) locomotives rolling through town.The new ...

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Cedar Rapids MedQuarter open house focuses on stakeholder feedback
Series of open houses by Lakota Group to continue in following months
Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu -sources
DirecTV, Time Warner Cable Inc, Former News Corp president and Guggenheim Digital Media rumored bidders
ISU climatologist predicts volatile weather, crop yields
"With erratic volatile weather likely over the next 25 years, risk management will become much more important on Iowa farms"
Economists: We won’t avoid a summer growth slowdown
Increasing farmland prices could slow down because commodities are losing momentum
New Covenant Bible Church plans $5 million building expansion
$5 million expansion to include new classrooms, multi-purpose room, six rooms for childrens' ministry

Features and Columns

Back to the Futures: Hogs hurry higher, gasoline market weak, soy surges
updated: May 24, 2013

 Hogs hurry higherHog prices surged this week as the market prepared for Memorial Day weekend, typically a period of high demand. Lean hog ...

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How to Manage Social Media During Holidays
updated: May 23, 2013
My Biz: Tipton store supports self-sufficiency
updated: May 23, 2013
The Ground Floor: North Liberty cupcakery to feature coloring contests, decorating parties
updated: May 21, 2013
Why Your Online Brand Needs Offline Touch Points
updated: May 20, 2013
On Topic: You just can’t trust your memory
updated: May 19, 2013
Leading the Way: You may need to adjust your leadership style
updated: May 19, 2013
Back to the Futures: Soybeans shoot higher, precious metals soften and lumber falls
updated: May 17, 2013

Business Notes

West Bank promotes four in Iowa City office
updated: May 19, 2013

NEW HIRESStorey Kenworthy hired Jill Grekoff (see photo) as an interior designer in its Cedar Rapids office.Ginsberg Jewelers hired Melinda Bickford (see photo) ...

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City of Cedar Rapids makes promotions
updated: May 12, 2013
United Way honors volunteers for 2013
updated: May 5, 2013
Johnson County volunteers recognized
updated: April 28, 2013
Homebuilders Association names officers
updated: April 21, 2013
Old Creamery Theatre, Bridgehaven name new boards
updated: April 14, 2013
Management Recruiters of Cedar Rapids adds to staff
updated: April 7, 2013
Iowa Credit Union League names inaugural Innovation group
updated: March 31, 2013

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Bandwidth Pool Approved for Iowa Demonstration Fund Award
Iowa City Area Development Group

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Friday, May 17, 2013, that Bandwidth Pool, self-described as the ‘eBay’ for business Internet access, has been ...

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Alliant Energy supports Bridgehaven pregnancy support center prenatal program
Dollar General career fair this Saturday in Cedar Rapids
Coralville City Engineer Recognized for Brownfields Work
1 Million Cups to Feature Two Startups on May 15th
The Eastern Iowa Airport Sees Third Straight Record Month