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Whispering Willow North Wind Farm in Franklin County, Iowa energy

Can Iowa keep up with rising electricity demand?

For the first time in decades, Iowa is seeing a marked increase in electricity demand, spurred in large measure by the continued development of data centers, both in the Corridor and throughout the state. That growth leads to a natural…

Iowa Local Food Day connects students to farmers, local produce

Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sept. 27 to be Iowa Local Food Day, an observance…

Several Iowa schools participated in Iowa local Food Day, which connects students with locally-grown produce and goods. CREDIT IOWA FARM TO SCHOOL & EARLY CARE

Hands Up Communications named one of America’s top small businesses

A Cedar Rapids business is among America’s top 70 small businesses, according to the U.S.…

Coe selected to participate in Work-Based Learning Consortium

Cedar Rapids-based Coe College is implementing an industry-leading experiential learning platform as part of its…

Coe College

UIHC North Liberty hits halfway mark

The University of Iowa Healthcare Center in North Liberty has hit the halfway mark for…

Cultivate Hope Corner Store receives grant to support mission

Cedar Rapids non-profit Matthew 25 has received a grant from the John and Cindy Family…

Iowa City transit ridership up 53% since last year

Iowa City has seen a significant increase in bus ridership owing to the Fare Free…

Iowa City Transit electric buses

Marion council eliminates east-west runway from airport’s long-term plan

There are no longer plans to build an east-west runway at the Marion Airport. At…

LuxAir office Marion Airport

Collins Aerospace awarded $280.4 million radio contract from Navy

Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $280.4 million contract by the U.S. Navy to build…

Collins Aerospace ARC-210 radio

Foodliner opening new Cedar Rapids terminal

Foodliner officials have announced plans to open a new trucking terminal location in southwest Cedar…

Foodliner Cedar Rapids terminal

Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3

Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…

Humpal Chiropractic staff stand in front of the clinic.

FOMO Food Truck looks to provide gourmet on the go to Cedar Rapids

Many people have experienced FOMO, the fear of missing out, but one Cedar Rapids business…

Anthony Leonard (left) and Robert Bolden (right) operate the FOMO Food Truck with a rotating menu. Photos by FOMO FOOD TRUCK

James Leach delivers keynote at CBJ Manufacturing Conference

The ongoing transformation to Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing processes, depends in large measure to…

James Leach, factory manager at the John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois, delivers a keynote address at the Corridor Business Journal's annual Manufacturing Conference Sept. 15. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Art gallery opens near Coe; renovations under way for new cafe

A group of Cedar Rapids entrepreneurs are working to renovate and reopen a pair of…

Cafe Allez Coe College

Agritourism on the rise in Johnson, Washington counties

In the fall, it’s not unusual for social media feeds to be saturated with photos…

Wilson's Orchard main building agritourism ordinance

MidWestOne opens new office in Cedar Rapids

MidWestOne Bank is hosting a grand opening event on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its…