Swisher baker opens Corridor Cakes and Confections shop
Ginny Smith of Marion launches Corridor Cakes and Confections in a small Swisher storefront across from Riverside Sports Cars. She balances Dry Dock Sports Bar & Grill shift work with day shop hours, plans to expand display offerings, and credits support from family friends and Kirkwood training for her venture.
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Freda Smith
Hopkinton
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Dance Mor
Ed Pudil
Crandic Railroad
Profile of Ginny Smith a Cook and Baker in Iowa
Ginny Smith a 25 year old cook at Dry Dock Sports Bar and Grill Shueyville owns Corridor Cakes and Confections Swisher works toward a culinary arts degree at Kirkwood Community College and has family in Hopkinton Marion and Hopkinton Iowa.
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Corridor Cakes and Confections
Riverside Sports Cars Revives Classic British Cars in Swisher
In Swisher, Riverside Sports Cars owners Art DeArmond and Ron Sanborn run a two person shop restoring Alpha Romeos MGAs and Triumphs. The business grew from Riverside Drive in Iowa City inspired by Riverside Raceway, with Swisher residents praising the friendly town atmosphere.
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Art DeArmond
North Liberty
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Riverside International Raceway
California
Mgas
Triumphs
Sanborn
Swisher
Vondracek Lumber Through Generations Faces Modern Growth
Craig Vondracek runs Swisher Feed and Lumber with his family in Linn County Iowa. The business traces to founder Filbert Vondracek and marks 60 years in 2002. Craig began at age 13 unloading box cars, now uses a forklift and notes shifts from rail to truck. Vinyl siding replaces Masonite as products diversify for Cedar Rapids Iowa City growth.
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Cedar Rapids
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Alvin
Swisher Family Runs Local Swisher Feed & Lumber Store
Craig Vondracek, 46, owns Swisher Feed & Lumber with his wife Karenson and son Austin. The family employs Randy Lamparek and Steve Cerveny among others, with Alvin Vondracek helping and teens often staffing. They support area schools and church, donating lumber for town welcome signs.
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