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Coe College’s aviation program earns Part 141 ground certification

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Coe College’s application to operate the ground portion of its aviation management and flight operations program as a Part 141-approved school. Students training at Coe’s Aeronautical Field Station at the Eastern Iowa Airport will…

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…

Audience members and presenters of the proposed immigrant welcome center pose with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors June 4, 2025.

GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors

It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…

Boys & Girls Clubs 11 John Tursi

Islamic Services of America strengthens global halal role with Indonesian partnership

Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based halal certification agency, signed a Letter of…

Islamic Services of America signing Indonesia

St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger

St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months…

St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Don Hummer Trucking receives national recognition

Don Hummer Trucking has received a series of honors from industry partners and professional organizations,…

Don Hummer Trucking

Bettendorf company purchases former Pearson offices in Iowa City

A Bettendorf-based commercial real estate development company has purchased the former Pearson offices in Iowa…

Aerial view of the former Pearson campus at 2510 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City.

Tom Pientok named president and CEO of Folience

Folience has appointed Tom Pientok as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June…

Tom Pientok Timberline

Eastern Iowa Airport sets another new passenger record in April

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) reported a record number of passengers in April, with 125,992…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal sign

Tariffs in the spotlight: Corridor firms address concerns, possible approaches

If there’s one point of certainty about the status of U.S. tariffs with foreign nations,…

Crystal Group director of production Kara Kortenkamp and supply chain director Katie Wagner validate dimensions on a machined metal component at the company’s Hiawatha facility. CREDIT CRYSTAL GROUP manufacturing

How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks

The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international…

Anne Villamil economist

Goolsbee cautions Iowa ag, manufacturing industries: Economic changes ahead

With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global…

Chicago Fed President and CEO Austan Goolsbee makes a point at the Monday, June 2 QCBJ Mid-Year Economic Review at Rhythm City Casino Resort. CREDIT TODD WELVAERT

Coralville Farmer’s Market returns for 2025 season

The Coralville Farmer’s Market is back for another season at the Iowa River Landing. Wednesday…

A vendor with the Coralville Farmer's Market

Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Business Hall of Fame award text

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns June 7 for 20th season

The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will return for its 20th season on Saturday, June…

Downtown Farmers Market aerial photo

Coralville City Council rejects bids for Youth Sports Park expansion project

The Coralville City Council voted unanimously to reject all submitted bids for phase three of…

Sign at the entrance to Coralville's Youth Sports Park, 2480 Dempster Drive.