Iowa manufacturing jobs rise in 2015 study shows gains
The 2015 Iowa Manufacturers Register reports 2,204 factory jobs added from Feb 2014 to Feb 2015, a 1 percent gain led by industrial machinery and fabricated metals. Food processing fell slightly, while chemicals electronics and transportation equipment posted strong gains. Cedar Rapids remains Iowa’s top manufacturing city.
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Bass Family Farms grows fresh CSA produce and beer option
Kris Bass runs Bass Family Farms near Mount Vernon focusing on pesticide free produce for a seven year CSA program. The 17 acre operation includes peppers tomatoes and other crops plus a country store selling eggs and local goods. A new beer CSA with Lion Bridge Brewing adds to farm offerings.
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History Center names new executive director in Cedar Rapids
Jason Wright named permanent executive director of the Carl and Mary Koehler History Center after serving as interim leader. Former development VP at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library led a $27 million capital campaign and grew the museum endowment and memberships. The center will move into the Douglas Mansion after renovations.
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Suki Cell remembered as persistent Cedar Rapids advocate
Susan Suki Cell 76 former vice president of government relations for the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce died this week at Unity Point Hospice. A longtime lobbyist for the Chamber of the Iowa Legislature she retired in 2005 after 20 years. She championed flood recovery efforts and business issues and advised politicians including Ron Corbett and Lee Clancey. Cell also supported the Democratic Party the Iowa Civil Liberties Union United Nations Association and the League of Women Voters on state boards and activism.
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