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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,…
Iowa City Restaurant Week begins this Saturday
Think Iowa City is hosting a week-long culinary celebration, spotlighting the diverse food scene in…

End of an era: Auction under way to sell Sykora Bakery equipment
It appears the Sykora Bakery legacy in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has come to an…

Iowa manufacturing company optimizing energy efficiency in Qatar
Coralville-based Innovas Technologies will supply Helios Tube Cleaning System for the Lusail Marina expansion, a…

For fourth time, Cedar Rapids seeks redevelopment proposals for former Ambroz building
For the fourth time in the last seven years, Cedar Rapids officials are seeking redevelopment…

Economic Alliance announces three businesses leaders joining policy board
According to a news release, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced three new…

$3 million in grants to be awarded to Iowa farmers and producers
Applications for the Iowa Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program are open, according to a…

Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids community solar garden begins generating energy
The Cedar Rapids Community Solar garden is now generating renewable energy for the more than…

Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…

IntelliSee awarded AI weapons detection agreement with PEPPM
Coralville-based IntelliSee, an AI risk mitigation platform that improves the capability of existing surveillance cameras,…

Nelson Media acquires Journal-Eureka, saves it from closing
The Anamosa Journal-Eureka, previously slated to discontinue publication after its Feb. 1 edition, has been…

Developers propose $576 million data center project in Cedar Rapids
A $576 million data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids, now in the preliminary stages…

KT Pacer in Cedar Rapids is dominating livestock feed transportation
It’s often surprising to learn that a proven leader in a large-scale manufacturing segment has…

Leader’s library: 10 books recommended by local business leaders
At the end of 2023, the Corridor Business Journal asked 250 business and community leaders,…

Iowa City seeks historic landmark designation for Pagliai building
Two historic buildings on E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City are the targets for historic…

Washington employers find dedicated help in WCDC clients
Ethan Woodsmall stands tall at six-foot-something. His long, brown hair is pulled back into a…
