Monthly Archives: March 2017
Alliant prepares for rate case, smart meters
by Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
Alliant Energy’s plans for 2017 in Iowa include the commissioning of a new Marshalltown power plant, the deployment of smart meters at...
Marion Well-Being Index score rises for second straight year
A recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index community study shows a citywide gain of more than four points in Marion's overall Well-Being Index score and improvements...
UI Health Care opens ALS clinic in Des Moines
Several health care organizations have joined forces to treat patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, as...
Eastern Iowa Dental Center opens doors to first patients
Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC), a comprehensive primary health care service provider at at 1225 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, announces the new Eastern...
Creating a path for mental health care
By Tim Charles / Guest Column
Nearly 123,000 Iowa adults live with a serious mental illness. To put that figure into perspective, the U.S. Census...
Finding real-life meaning in axioms
By John Langhorne / Guest Column
In a recent series of conversations with a small group of people, we fell into a discussion of axioms...
How much do you need to save to hit the $1 million mark?
By Jon Bancks / Guest Column
Imagine this scenario: You’re 25 years old and working your first “real job.” A colleague, attempting to offer sage...
Dedicated writers are the true face of journalism
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column
Where is the best, public-service oriented journalism available where can you get the most trustworthy information in the Corridor?
It’s...
The importance of nonprofit advocacy
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column
We depend upon nonprofit organizations to be part of the community building equation. From addressing challenging issues like hunger...
TRAIL aims to help senior citizens stay at home
Volunteers for the new nonprofit TRIAL of Johnson County gathered last week for training. The program, aimed at keeping senior citizens safely in their...