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2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced

For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating the local businesses that make our region such a vibrant, welcoming place to live and work. Each summer, we turn the spotlight on the winners…

$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign

The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…

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Iowa unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9% in August, ending a four-month streak…

Iowa unemployment rate

2024 Iowa Podcast Awards winners announced

On Sunday, Sept. 15. around 200 attendees from throughout the state traveled to Cedar Rapids…

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Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location

A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…

A rendering of the new Fun Station at 8810 Brighton Way Cedar Rapids.

The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City

A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…

Riene Gelman (left), Sam Gelman (middle), Edwin Lee (right), are the team behind Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

IUC approves reduced rate increases for Alliant Energy customers

In a final decision, the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has approved reduced rate increases for…

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Cedar Crossing will offer more than a casino, supporters say

From three live entertainment venues and three restaurants to an arts and cultural center that…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

Chrome Horse is closing in September

Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…

Chrome Horse, Cedar Rapids.

Kirkwood F&B director named among ’40 Women to Watch’

The Iowa Restaurant Association has named a Cedar Rapids food and beverage (F&B) director as…

Kasi Tenborg Carroll is the food and beverage director at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant

The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event

Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Frontier Co-op's CEO, Tony Bedard, addresses the audience at the Sept. 11 "Doing Good, Works" event in Cedar Rapids.

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery

The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Dan and Judy Lubben, along with ambassadors from the Marion Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of the new location of Lubben Vineyards & Wines on Sept. 12 in Anamosa.

Iowa Children’s Museum celebrates 25 years of play 

The Iowa Children’s Museum (ICM) first opened its doors on November 16, 1999. This Thursday,…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference

Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…

Cedar Rapids Cedar Crossing casino rendering