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On This Day | Contractors Organizing

The columns of the Independent are open for a thoro discussion of the merits of a Home Builders' organization [...]Read More... from On This Day | Contractors Organizing

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The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math

If math helped us keep our beer colder, would you believe it? Cláudio de Castro Pellegrini from Brazil did just that. He devised a formula to design the optimal beer glass that maintains its chill. Picture a champagne flute—it’s surprisingly close to[...]

Lutefisk Candles Make for Great Gag Gift! Literally

Looking for a gift that’s as unforgettable as your family’s sense of humor? Meet the lutefisk candle, it’s the holiday season’s ultimate conversation starter. Nestled among charming Norwegian trinkets at Stabo, in Frago, this candle doesn’t just mask mundane aromas; it guarantees[...]

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Cedar Rapids Collaborative Growth Initiative’s new talent director will seek to lure workers to Cedar Rapids area

It’s like having a community-wide Human Resources Director, and the job is to recruit, recruit, recruit. It’s part of an effort by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance that will coordinate public and private sector resources to grow the workforce population. In[...]

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Minot Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Purse, Arrest Suspect

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 3:21 p.m., the Minot Police Department responded to a report of a stolen purse at a business in southwest Minot. The incident later escalated to the theft of a vehicle. The victim initially reported her purse[...]