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Hiawatha leaders hail Igram Village as ‘monumental development’

Hiawatha leaders hailed the Igram Village project as a “monumental development” in the city’s history at a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, Oct. 8. “This project represents much more than just the construction of new homes,” Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson said…

With tariffs, Eastern Iowa manufacturers only certain of uncertainty

As the tariff situation in the U.S. continues to fluctuate, manufacturing customers are postponing orders…

Responding to Tariffs panel, from left: Moderator Jen Neumann, CEO of de novo; Nicole Crain, president of ABI; Carl Kirpes, president of KT Pacer; Loras Schaul, owner of Douglas Machine and Engineering LLC; and Todd Shores, virtual CFO of Creative Planning. The panel took place at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center Aug 24 as part of Corridor Media’s 2025 Manufacturing Conference.

MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way

The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion…

Jodi Schafer Collaborative Growth Initiative MakeMyMove

UI Health Care delays projects amid federal funding cuts

The University of Iowa Health Care system is revising its capital improvement plans after federal…

Aerial photo of the water tower located outside University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service

Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…

Robert Carlson Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA

Smaller Communities Forum to celebrate the growth of the Corridor

On Sept. 4, the CBJ’s Smaller Communities Forum will offer a unique opportunity to explore…

Smaller Communities Forum logo

Eastern Iowa Airport logs seventh straight record month for passengers in July

The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its seventh consecutive record month for passenger traffic in July,…

Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids sculpture

Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence

Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…

A full-blood Wagyu is shown at one of Jiyu American Wagyu’s farms. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Farmer Grade founder Sawyer Whisler talks building a transparent meat business nationwide

Sawyer Whisler is the driving force, alongside his father, Tork, behind Farmer Grade, the subscription…

Sawyer Whisler

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission

The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

Joe Lock Juliet Abdel Sami Scheetz Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy grand opening

Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment

Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county…

Kirsten Running-Marquardt nuclear zoning amendment

Financial world looks to youth to save it from silver tsunami

The financial services industry is at a crossroads and at the center of it is…

Two young professionals shake hands.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors draft new letter to Havenpark Communities, urging rent moratorium on manufactured home parks

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is petitioning a Utah company that owns and operates…

Johnson County Supervisor Board Chair Jon Green listens to Emily Meister, director of community impact and engagement with United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties at a work session Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event

Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found…

Hiawatha mayor Steve Dodson State of the City