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Grinnell restaurant wins Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest
Hometown Heroes in Grinnell has been named the winner of the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The downtown Grinnell restaurant at 908 Main St. will receive a $500 cash prize, a plaque…
UI Health Care welcomes patients at new Urbandale location
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new location in Urbandale that brings several…
IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to…
History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…
Baker Group earns ninth consecutive top workplace recognition
Baker Group has been named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces list for the ninth consecutive year,…
Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…
Five Below to open soon at Westdale Town Center
Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center…
St. Luke’s Hospital receives $28,000 grant for pediatric transport ventilator
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has received a $28,523.50 grant from Variety – the…
Don Hummer Trucking receives FedEx recognition
Don Hummer Trucking has received recognition from FedEx for exceptional performance in its fiscal year…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor
Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…
Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month
A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer…
Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%
Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least…
Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined…
Crisp & Green to open first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing
Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant chain Crisp & Green will open its first Eastern Iowa location at…
Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits…
