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Heartland Express CEO shares trucking industry insight in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, every industry experienced the impact of a suddenly fluctuating economy. For some, the lockdown plunged businesses into jeopardy. For others, factors like the rise of online shopping led to immense growth, but also immense changes. Mike…
Kindred Coffee opens in North Linn Street space
This summer’s coffee connoisseurs of downtown Iowa City saw a new contender, Kindred Coffee, open…

Iowa City, Coralville Bruegger’s Bagels locations unionize
Two Bruegger’s Bagels locations in the Corridor have become the first in the nation to…

New search engine launches for Iowa City area
After moving to Iowa City four years ago, Sam Johnson wanted a way to discover…

EntreFEST: Andre Wright speaks on climate activism, empowering youth
Fashion activist Andre Wright rang in the third and final day of EntreFEST 2024 as…

Travero holds grand opening of wind turbine blade recycling plant
After over a year in the making, REGEN Fiber’s new Fairfax recycling facility saw its…

From farm to feast: How Corridor restaurants work with local farms to enhance their menus
The phrase “farm-to-table dining” evokes many images: steaming platters of bacon and greens, freshly collected…

Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum aims to commence renovations by 2025, reopen by 2026
After more than a 30-year wait, The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West…

Coe College partners with Revv Aviation, Eastern Iowa Airport to launch flight school
As nearly 100 people gathered in a breezy aircraft hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport…
