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Iowa Women’s Foundation opens grant applications for 2026
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) opened the application process for its 2026 grants, offering up to $50,000 for programs that address barriers to economic prosperity for women and girls in the state. Eligible programs must focus on one of six…
Increasing inflationary pressures, higher energy costs affecting small businesses
Small business owners across the country and in Iowa are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting…

Infant patients have access to new kidney dialysis device
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is using new technology to provide lifesaving dialysis…
Corridor Business Journal seeks Editor
The Corridor Business Journal, a biweekly business publication in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Creative Corridor,…

Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium Event Registration
For tables of 10, please include the name and email address for each attendee in…
2024 Corridor Leaders 250
The Corridor’s Most Influential Business Leaders in 2024 Purchase the 2024 Corridor Leaders 250 book…

ACA Health Insurance open enrollment deadline approaching
The deadline to enroll in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace is approaching. Iowans…

The Restoration Project launches Courageous Leadership Workshops
The Restoration Project, founded in 2019 to help people and organizations reach their full potential…

Linn County Public Health recipient of PREVAYL funding
Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is one of eight recipients nationwide to receive Preventing Violence…

Alzheimer’s Association to hold fundraiser walk in Iowa City
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held in Iowa City on Sunday,…

Covenant Family Solutions expands medication management services to Cedar Falls
In response to prescriber shortages and increased need, Covenant Family Solutions is expanding its medication…

Coe College welcomes third-largest class
Coe College recently welcomed 438 new students and the largest domestic first-year population ever. While…

New residential development unveiled in Cedar Rapids
Skogman Homes held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 31 for Prairie Landing, its newest residential development.…

Planting Hope campaign supports 42 projects
Planting Hope, a campaign that began in the aftermath of the August 2020 derecho, now…
Businesses plan to increase employee benefits to spur hiring, growth
Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group has released its latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, which signifies…
Hy-Vee is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fairgoers will have an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Iowa…





