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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,…

Steindler Orthopedic new clinic

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…

Business impact and policy outlook survey

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…

Dan Houston

Registration opens for 2025 Iowa Healthiest State conference

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

Iowa Healthiest State conference

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…

Marty Lenss Coe College aviation class

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…

A Big Grove Brewery Neighborhood beer can sits on a pool table.

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,…

A Toast to Business graphic

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…

ImOn

Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program.

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…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is hearing up to launch its JA BizTown mobile tour this spring.

GreatAmerica accepting applications for Employee Advised Fund

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

GreatAmerica Financial Services

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…

Alliant Energy