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Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis
The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special live recording at the CBJ’s Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids, Aug. 28. The episode featured an urgent discussion on how Iowa manufacturers can navigate the…
Solon, Iowa Valley Schools bond votes pass
School districts across the Corridor tried to pass bond votes necessary for building renovation during…
U.S., Eastern Iowa housing prices show year over year growth
Home prices rose 8.4% from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the fourth quarter of…
CRST recognized by The Home Depot as a Carrier of the Year
Cedar Rapids-based freight company CRST The Transportation Solution has been recognized by The Home Depot…
New DVIP emergency shelter will double capacity
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is planning an early May groundbreaking for a new…
Kirkwood, Hawkeye community colleges form truck driving partnership
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo are partnering to…
UI Startup Games winners share prize money
Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…
IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic appoints new executive director
The IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic has named Dr. Jennie Schmidt as new executive…
Iowa sets town hall meetings on statewide digital services
More than 50 public town hall meetings, including several in the Corridor, have been scheduled…
International Paper announces rebrand on 125th anniversary
International Paper has announced a company rebrand to align with its strategic vision to “Build…
SBA issues loans to three Corridor businesses in February
Three Corridor businesses received a total of $4.774 million in loans from the U.S. Small…
UnityPoint, Presbyterian explore forming new health care organization
West Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services have signed a letter…
Iowa City VA to participate in practice-changing initiative
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has tapped the Iowa City VA Health Care System…
UI helps economics professor continue research in Ukraine
The UI Tippie College of Business is helping an American University Kiev professor pursue economic…
Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach
Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach,…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets groundbreaking for final phase of modernization project
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, March…
