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Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging breaks ground on new treehouse accommodations
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has broken ground on two treehouse accommodations that the business says will be Iowa’s largest and most architecturally distinctive when they open in May 2026. The additions will expand Calyx Creek’s lodging portfolio to four…
Kirkwood president selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher has been named one of 25 leaders chosen for…
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…
Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…
2024 Forty Under 40: Zach Bohannon
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Brittany Barnhart
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Kelli Albert
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns accreditation for metabolic, bariatric surgery
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced that it has once again earned accreditation from the Metabolic…
Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers
In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…
Mercy Medical Center introduces online food ordering, delivery service to surgery waiting room
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has announced that the Baggot St. Bistro is now…
Xavier Catholic Schools to remodel, repurpose former Toyota Financial Services building for new middle school
The Xavier Catholic Schools Board announced plans Oct. 17 to remodel the existing Toyota Financial…
Hills Bank appoints Lisa Shileny as president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Hills Bancorporation and Hills Bank and Trust Company have appointed…
Former Aflac president Fred Crawford named Tippie’s first executive in residence
Fred Crawford, former president and COO of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the…
UI Health Care and Air Methods to open new AirCare helicopter base in Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care, in conjunction with air medical service Air Methods, has announced…
