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Eggs fry on the grill of Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery during a previous Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids. Farm-fresh eggs are expected to be in high demand at markets this year. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand

Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner worries that a delay in receiving their chick order could mean fewer eggs to sell as farmers markets begin this May. “It took a lot…

Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Wisconsin-based company seizes on Iowa’s truck driver grant

Neenah, Wisconsin-based J.J. Keller & Associates is looking to help Iowa employers train its truck…

J.J. Keller's truck driver training program helps trainers ensure entry-level drivers are compliant on the road. CREDIT J.J. KELLER & ASSOCIATES

Iowa Interstate Railroad plans new transloading facility at Iowa City Industrial Campus

Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS), based in Cedar Rapids, has purchased approximately 30 acres at…

Iowa Interstate Railroad

Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture

Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…

Kate Moreland

Káva House and Café for sale in Swisher

Owners Karen and Craig Vondracek are looking to sell their restored coffee shop, Káva House…

Located in downtown Swisher, Káva House and Café operates inside a restored 1914 general store. CREDIT KAVA HOUSE

ImOn expands its fiber network to 25,000 new addresses

ImOn Communications, LLC, a fiber broadband provider, announced Jan. 10 that the company has expanded…

ImOn

First MainStreet acquires three new agencies

First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies L.C., has added three additional…

First MainStreet

Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year

If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…

Andre Wright wants to inspire a fashion revolution in Iowa City. CREDIT JORDAN WESLEY

Verbio Nevada Biorefinery completes one year of RNG production

The Verbio biorefinery in Nevada has completed its first year of injecting renewable natural gas…

An aerial shot of the Verbio Nevada Biorefinery plant with all 16 digesters assembled. CREDIT VERBIO NORTH AMERICA

International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant

UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…

International Paper Cedar River Mill

Alliant Energy again named among Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies

For the third consecutive year, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s…

Alliant Energy

Raytheon considering sale of actuation unit: Bloomberg

Reports indicate that Raytheon, the corporate owner of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, is exploring…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Matthew 25’s Groundswell Cafe extending hours

Starting Monday, Jan. 9, the Groundswell Cafe at Matthew 25 in Cedar Rapids will be…

Groundswell Cafe Cedar Rapids

Former Mercy Medical Center CEO wins prestigious award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) announced Timothy Charles, former president and CEO of…

Tim Charles, former president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, has won the 2022 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening at Iowa City Marketplace this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG