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Energy in Iowa: A year in review
A lot has transpired since the first installment of the CBJ’s Energy in Iowa series examined the state’s surging electricity demand — and 2025 proved pivotal in determining how Iowa will meet that unprecedented challenge. The demand drivers remain clear:…
TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just…
Retaining talent, building community: Meet the 2025 Forty Under 40
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2025 Forty Under 40: Emily Zimmon
Emily Zimmon Founder and CEO | An Enduring Legacy | AGE: 35 Residence and Hometown:…
2025 Forty Under 40: Adam Zimmermann
Adam Zimmermann Chief of Innovation and Research | Cedar Rapids Community School District | AGE:…
2025 Forty Under 40: Audrey Wiedemeier
Audrey Wiedemeier Executive Director | Iowa City Bike Library | AGE: 39 Residence: Iowa City…
2025 Forty Under 40: Catherine VanDraska
Catherine VanDraska Chief Program Officer | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East…
2025 Forty Under 40: Tyler Thompson
Tyler Thompson Vice President of Supplier Strategy and Sales Enablement | Van Meter Inc. | …
2025 Forty Under 40: Megan Thole
Megan Thole Senior Director – Institutional Planning | Kirkwood Community College Founder | Hello Mindful…
2025 Forty Under 40: Rebecca Sullens Buchanan
Rebecca Sullens Buchanan Programs Manager/Leadership for Five Seasons Director | Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance …
2025 Forty Under 40: Kylee Stock
Kylee Stock Director of Sports Marketing and Events, Think Iowa City and the Iowa City…
2025 Forty Under 40: Justin Schultes
Justin Schultes Partner, Wealth Advisor | Carson Wealth | AGE: 37 Family: Wife, Katie; children,…
2025 Forty Under 40: Megan Schulte
Megan Schulte VP of Human Resources | Frontier Co-op | AGE: 39 Residence: Amana Hometown:…
2025 Forty Under 40: Whitney Schreder
Whitney Schreder VP Finance | Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | AGE: 39 Family: Partner…
2025 Forty Under 40: Zach Schladetzky
Zach Schladetzky Digital Marketing Manager | UFG Insurance | AGE: 37 Family: Wife, Gina; daughters,…
2025 Forty Under 40: Brandon Schickling
Brandon Schickling Assistant Professor | University of Iowa | AGE: 37 Family: Wife, Kourtney; son,…
