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Kirkwood report identifies workforce skill gaps through 2027
More than 62% of employers in Kirkwood Community College’s seven-county service area reported difficulty filling positions over the past year, according to a new workforce report released by the college this week. Kirkwood’s Skills 2027 Report, based on input from…
33 organizations, two in the Corridor, receive Iowa Tourism Grants
The Iowa Tourism Office announced $299,200 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 33 organizations around the…
IDT acquires next-gen research assays from Invitae Corporation
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is investing in next generation sequencing (NGS) research assays from Invitae…
CBJ Newsmakers: Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Local Linn County organizations give back during holiday season
During the holiday season’s festivities this year, three organizations are dedicating time and energy to…
Nationwide search for new UI Health Care vice president restarts
University of Iowa Health Care is resuming its search for the next vice president for…
Jethro’s BBQ plan Coralville restaurant at former Old Chicago site
Des Moines-based Jethro’s BBQ is set to make its first entrance into the Corridor by…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
Mercy Medical Center, MercyCare return to mandatory masking
Mercy Medical Center and MercyCare facilities in the Cedar Rapids area are reinstituting mandatory masking…
Forefront Dermatology opening new clinic in Marion
Forefront Dermatology will soon be opening a new dermatology clinic in Marion. The new clinic…
MidWestOne chosen as Best Small Bank in Iowa for second year
MidWestOne Bank, based in Iowa City, has been named Newsweek Magazine’s Best Small Bank in…
Eastern Iowa Airport adding daily nonstop flights to D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Airport will be offering nonstop daily air service to Reagan National Airport…
IBC elects new officers, announces legislative priorities
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has elected its slate of 2023/2024 officers at its final…
Flannigan’s sports bar shuts down, points to staffing shortages
Flannigan’s Sports Bar & Grill, connected to Iowa River Power in Coralville, is no longer…
Forbes recognizes book by UI professor
A book co-authored by University of Iowa business professor Beth Livingston has been named one…
Gov. Reynolds awards UI $8.2 million for bioscience research, economic development
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded an $8.2 million grant to the University of Iowa…
