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Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as its new executive director, effective October 13, 2025. Ms. Blais joins the organization from NewBo City Market, where she has worked since 2021, first as…
Steindler Orthopedics announces transition to Epic EHR
Steindler Orthopedics has selected Epic, one of the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) platforms,…

Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…

Iowa bankers raise more than $8,000 for Iowa PBS during annual pledge drive
Ten bankers from across Iowa volunteered for Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival,…

IOWA 500: Q&A with Dan Houston, Principal Financial Group
This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which…

Registration opens for 2025 Iowa Healthiest State conference
Registration for the 2025 Iowa Healthiest State conference is now open. HR professionals, wellness coordinators,…

Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss teaching first aviation intro course at Coe College
Marty Lenss has a wealth of experience across the aviation spectrum, but he’s recently added…

Big Grove Brewery introduces micro-grant initiative with new lager
Big Grove Brewery has launched The Neighborhood Beer, a new lager tied to a micro-grant…

UI Health Care North Liberty medical campus to open April 28
The University of Iowa Health Care’s new medical campus in North Liberty will open next…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. introduces A Toast to Business Awards
As businesses navigate workforce shortages, shifting consumer trends, and an evolving economy, Greater Iowa City,…

ImOn Communications announces fiber-optic network expansion to southeast Iowa
ImOn Communications, a leading provider of high-speed Internet services, has announced the expansion of its…

Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…

Crystal Group announces next-generation processing tech integration
Crystal Group, Inc., based in Hiawatha, has announced the integration of next-generation processing components into…

Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…

GreatAmerica accepting applications for Employee Advised Fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation has opened the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund…

Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more…
