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Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management
Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support system, has helped her deal with the simultaneous stresses of being a mother and full-time business executive. “Early on, my brother told me ‘you can’t…
Best Residential Realty Company: Skogman Realty
Skogman tops the list of award recipients this year, with honors in five different categories…
Cedar Rapids council approves preliminary incentive plan for Terex site redevelopment
In the midst of an ongoing push for affordable housing in Cedar Rapids, the city…
Best Commercial Real Estate Lender: Hills Bank & Trust
Local service and long-term relationships have driven decades of success for Hills Bank & Trust…
Best Auto Dealer: McGrath Automotive
The McGrath Family of Dealerships was formed in 1991 with the partnership of Mike McGrath…
Best Senior Living Community: Meth-Wick Community
The Meth-Wick Community has been serving area residents for 60 years on a 65-acre campus…
Best Law Firm: Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC has been serving clients in the Corridor and across Iowa…
Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward
A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa…
Uptown Marion streetscape project starts next week
A long-awaited reconstruction project in Uptown Marion is slated to begin next week. Work is…
Cedar Rapids named 13th best for first-time homebuyers
Cedar Rapids is the 13th best city in the United States for first-time homebuyers, according…
Former Melting Bite reopening soon as Delhicacy
The former Melting Bite will be reopening soon – with a new name and at…
General Mills reports drop in fourth quarter net earnings, EPS
General Mills, which operates a cereal plant in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported a drop in…
Trucking industry’s bumpy road
You’ve likely noticed that delivery of many consumer and business materials is taking much longer…
Cellular phone store to open at former Pizza Hut site
The former Pizza Hut location at 226 Collins Rd. NE will become a cellular phone…
Business leaders optimistic about growth potential
Panelists at the Corridor Business Journal’s Mid-Year Economic Forecast luncheon June 22 generally expressed cautious…
More work, fewer hands
It’s no secret that employers have struggled with workforce issues over the past year –…