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Axiom Consultants to host ‘Play It Forward’ fundraiser for skilled trades education
Axiom Consultants will host “Play It Forward,” a fundraiser benefiting the Foundation for the Trades, on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at its Iowa City office. The event at 300 S. Clinton St., Unit 200, will feature…
History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…
Baker Group earns ninth consecutive top workplace recognition
Baker Group has been named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces list for the ninth consecutive year,…
Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…
Five Below to open soon at Westdale Town Center
Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center…
St. Luke’s Hospital receives $28,000 grant for pediatric transport ventilator
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has received a $28,523.50 grant from Variety – the…
Don Hummer Trucking receives FedEx recognition
Don Hummer Trucking has received recognition from FedEx for exceptional performance in its fiscal year…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor
Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…
Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month
A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer…
Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%
Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least…
Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined…
Crisp & Green to open first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing
Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant chain Crisp & Green will open its first Eastern Iowa location at…
Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits…
Leadership Iowa announces 2025-26 participants, community hosts
Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 Leadership Iowa…
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…
