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Jodi Schafer Collaborative Growth Initiative MakeMyMove

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 and Hiawatha, just launched its MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids campaign last month. Now, the campaign has brought its first new participant to the metro area,…

141 UI medical students participate in National Residency Matching Program

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine had 141…

Carver College of Medicine students receive and open their residency match envelopes in the MERF atrium on Friday, March 15, 2024. CREDIT UI CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Dubuque Bank & Trust office in downtown Cedar Rapids closed

Just two years after opening, the Dubuque Bank & Trust branch in downtown Cedar Rapids…

Dubuque Bank & Trust building

Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City

As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…

Plated Table's downtown location is now home to a wine shop and event space at 625 S. Dubuque St., across from Iowa City’s historic train depot.

Former Sinclair stores in Eastern Iowa reopening

A number of former Sinclair convenience store locations in Eastern Iowa operated by Brew Oil,…

Former Sinclair store Cedar Rapids

EntreFEST 2024 tickets now on sale

EntreFEST, a two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids…

IEDA and IFA Director Debi Durham speaks on the Iowa Innovation podcast in front of a live crowd to begin EntreFEST 2023. CREDIT NEWBOCO

International Flavors & Fragrances planning $22.2 million Cedar Rapids expansion

International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking state funding support for a $22.2 million expansion of…

International Flavors & Fragrances Cedar Rapids

Marion council advances plan for 96 new affordable housing units

The Marion City Council has approved the first step in creating an Urban Revitalization Area…

Marion townhomes affordable housing

Marion council approves Belltower Lofts plan, but parking concerns raised

Even as the Marion City Council voted unanimously last week to approve plans for the…

Belltower Lofts

Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center

The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…

The sign outside the Coralville Recreation Center, located at 1506 8th St.

Iowa January unemployment rate holds steady at 3%

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in January, down from the 3.2% announced in…

Unemployment rate

Whirlpool reorganization won’t impact Amana operations, officials say

A corporate reorganization at Whirlpool Corporation, announced earlier this month, is not expected to impact…

Whirlpool plant Middle Amana

Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location

Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…

Owners of Every Bloomin' Thing, Kerrie and Zach Buettner. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale

In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…

Matthew 25 new home 1

Celebrating 2024’s Women of Influence

This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Corridor Business Journal and its Women…

women of influence

This local pharmacy works with businesses to reduce health care costs, improve transparency

As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy…

Aaron McDonough browses through prescription drugs at Towncrest Wellness Apothecary.