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John Deere’s CP770 cotton picker ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’
The John Deere CP770 cotton picker, manufactured in Ankeny, has emerged as winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition. “Dedicated employees at Des Moines Works have been assembling cotton pickers in Ankeny since 1950,” said Rosalind Fox,…
Meet three of the executive leaders on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power
More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…

Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading
Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…

Statewide Laborshed study underway
The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…

Bohnsack steps down as Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association executive officer
Karyl Bohnsack has announced she plans to step down as executive officer of the Greater…

Larger home, expanded offerings for The Hangry Lady
With a business name like The Hangry Lady, it’s clear owner and executive chef Allie…

Meet the Forty Under 40 honorees working in the health care industry
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

St. Luke’s goes pink to raise awareness about breast cancer
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has turned its campus pink to help raise breast cancer awareness…
Meet the financial experts honored in 2023’s Forty Under 40
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

Groundswell Café celebrates five years of pay-it-forward meals
When a meal is rung up at Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids,…

Costume Emporium announces closing
A Cedar Rapids costume shop is closing, an announcement that comes just weeks before Halloween.…

Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers
Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on…

North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center
The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…

Hy-Vee launches new resource to help patients access insulin
Hy-Vee, Inc. is launching a new resource to help patients with diabetes who are covered…

Linn County Food Systems Council awards $115,000 in grants
The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $115,000 in grants to 17 local organizations…