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NERD STEM Box wins Iowa JPEC Startup Incubator Demo Day
Iowa City innovator and entrepreneur Dasia Taylor and her venture, NERD STEM Box, took first place and $3,500 at the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Startup Incubator Summer Track Demo Day on Aug. 7 at MERGE…
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting…
Slime Kitchen oozes into Coral Ridge Mall
Visitors to the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville are invited to get their hands sticky…
African American Museum of Iowa names new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) has named Jacqueline Hunter as its next executive…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with three awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with three awards at the statewide 2025 Iowa…
Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation
The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…
High Properties names new president
High Properties in Cedar Rapids has named Steven Dolezal as the company’s new President. A native…
South Slope secures $300,000 in funding for Centennial Center
South Slope Cooperative Communications has acquired $300,000 in USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant…
SBA’s Iowa District Office names new acting director
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday that Dawnelle Conley has been named the…
SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa loans in January
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…
Empties.org points Iowans to beverage redemption centers
The Iowa Beverage Association (IBA) has launched Empties.org, a new website designed to help Iowans…
Cedar Rapids fire marshal orders Kiteville Minimalist Living Community to be vacated for multiple safety violations
The Cedar Rapids fire marshal’s office has ordered the Kiteville Minimalist Living Community at 525…
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery…
