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Kirkwood to host problem-solving leadership workshop in Monticello

Kirkwood Community College’s Corporate Training department will host a leadership workshop in Monticello on June 2, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking skills for working professionals. The three-hour workshop, “Finding Strong Solutions: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking,” will run from…

Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids…

Willis Dady Wins Rotary Grand Impact 2025

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…

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Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award

The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul…

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Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit

Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking…

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Mercy endoscopy unit earns national recognition

The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for…

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University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors

Three University of Iowa researchers have received national honors for their work in virology and…

UIHC University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors

Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million…

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Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in…

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Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store

Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

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Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’

Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…

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Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library…

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SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.

As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…

The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

Coralville fitness facility, D1 Training, to celebrate grand opening May 10

D1 Training, a national athletic-based fitness franchise, will mark the grand opening of its newest…

D1 Training is celebrating the grand opening of its new Coralville location at 2441 James Street, Suite 2, on May 10.

CIVCO Medical Solutions to host open house for new facility

Coralville-based CIVCO medical solutions is opening its doors to the community June 6 to celebrate…

CIVCO Medical Solutions' new headquarters at 750 Lois Lane houses modern office spaces, product demonstration and training areas, and a fitness gym.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony

More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…

A Toast to Business award winners pose May 1 at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Greater Iowa City, Inc.'s inaugural event recognized outstanding contributions to economic growth, workforce development, and community leadership across Johnson County.