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Transamerica confirms ‘fewer than 25’ layoffs in Iowa
Layoffs at Transamerica’s operations in Iowa have impacted “fewer than 25” employees, a Transamerica spokesperson confirmed Thursday. The layoffs were first reported by KCRG-TV9. The following statement was released Thursday: “At Transamerica, we are enhancing our Retirement Operations model to…
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation announces grants to community organizations
The TrueNorth Legacy Foundation has completed its inaugural grant cycle and announced the distribution of…
Meet four of the Corridor business owners on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services call off merger plans
UnityPoint Health is no longer pursuing a merger with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, UnityPoint officials announced…
Iowa City to implement tax on EV charging
Iowa City will charge electric vehicle owners for the use of city-owned EV charging stations,…
Fewer seniors ready for college as ACT scores continue to decline
The average Composite score on the ACT test fell to 19.5 for the class of…
Mercy Iowa City to continue operating as community hospital
Mercy Iowa City will remain an operational community hospital following its acquisition by bond investors…
Mercy to break ground on new Marion emergency department
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Marion…
Mercy Iowa City announces winning bid for hospital and clinic assets
Mercy Iowa City announced Tuesday night that investors led by Preston Hollow Community Capital, alongside…
Farmers State Bank offering free seminar for first-time home buyers
Farmers State Bank is hosting a free first-time home buyer seminar Tuesday, Oct. 17, from…
OTC Industrial Technologies opens Midway subsidiary in Marion
OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has…
MidWestOne unveils strategic Denver acquisition
MidWestOne Financial Group has announced a merger agreement to reinvest the proceeds from their Florida…
Stamats to host centennial celebration Wednesday
Stamats Communications will host a centennial celebration Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the…
Meet the Forty Under 40 honorees working in real estate and architecture
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Meet three of the executive leaders on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power
More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…
