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Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for an ordinance that would renew the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The re-establishment would extend the district’s borders and enact a tenure…
UI awarded $49.4M in arbitration over faulty hospital windows
The University of Iowa has been awarded $49.4 million in damages by an arbitration panel…
Layoffs loom for CommUnity Crisis Services after government cuts support for LGBTQ+ youth suicide crisis hotline
Iowa City-based CommUnity Crisis Services is facing layoffs following the termination of a suicide crisis…
SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa…
Cornell students use AI to improve financial forecasting tools
Two Cornell College students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a more efficient tool…
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of…
Alliant Energy files plan to add 1,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa
Alliant Energy has filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to…
Cedar Rapids Mayor O’Donnell announces re-election bid
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell announced Monday she will seek a second term, citing economic momentum, infrastructure…
Iowa unemployment benefits to increase July 6
Iowa Workforce Development will raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $763 starting the benefit…
Development moratorium for certain portions of Marion being lifted
The moratorium on certain types of developments along some of the busiest commercial corridors in…
Iowa United Volleyball sets up at former Pearson campus
A portion of the former Pearson campus in Iowa City will soon be home to…
2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced
For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating…
Juliet Abdel named president, CEO of Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Juliet Abdel has been named the next president and chief executive officer of the Cedar…
Whirlpool layoffs in Amana reduced
The number of layoffs at the Whirlpool factory in Amana has been dramatically reduced, according…
Talent attraction director seeks funds from local cities for new efforts
The newly-hired talent attraction director for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is reaching out…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger
In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and…
