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2025 Forty Under 40: Robert Rathje
Robert Rathje HR Program Manager | UFG Insurance | AGE: 32 Family: Wife, Taylor; son, Rowan; daughters, Harlow and Winnie Residence: Marion Hometown: Watkins Education: MBA from the University of Iowa, exercise science degree from the University of Northern Iowa What…
Video: Takeaways from CBJ’s Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium
The Corridor Business Journal’s Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium held Aug. 17 at the Hyatt…

John Pappajohn Pavilion could see $95 million addition
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will hear proposals from project managers to construct…

Hy-Vee shuffles leadership structure, promotes Gosch to CEO
West Des Moines-based grocer Hy-Vee named Jeremy Gosch CEO and president of retail operations, as…

Iowa jobless rate drops in July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5% in July, down from 2.6% in June…

IC Council approves Student Built House, Monument Hills plans
The Housing Fellowship will receive $75,400 in Iowa City grant funds and the land at…

The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans
The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting…

Tom’s New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, UI Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, The University of Iowa Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach.…
Inclusive ICR releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report
Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…

Diversity Symposium keynote stresses health equity
The CBJ’s 2022 Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium kicked off Aug. 17 with a morning…

Iowa Architectural Foundation names new director
Laura Porter has been named the new director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF). Ms.…

HousingIowa Conference set for Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines
The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2022 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines.…

UI Center for the Book secures millions in donations
The University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB) has received $5.35 million in contributions…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Applications accepted now for North Liberty Youth Council
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting high school students to…





