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Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking required courses that have “substantial” diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory content. The Regents’ June 11 meeting was the first of two readings…
Iowa Regents approves $20 million UI biomedical research building plan
The Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved the University of Iowa’s schematic design, project description…
Layoffs announced at General Mills Blue Buffalo plant in Independence
More than 200 employees of the General Mills Blue Buffalo plant in Independence will face…
Foreign investment in U.S. existing-home sales declines
Foreign buyers purchased $53.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2022 to March…
A new chapter for CBJ’s all-time fastest growing company
The past few years have brought extraordinary success and explosive growth to BLX Expedited Carriers…
Per Mar Security ranked No. 14 in new report
Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial…
Robin Mixdorf, Meth-Wick president & CEO, announces retirement
Robin Mixdorf, president and CEO of Meth-Wick Community, has announced her retirement, effective March 31,…
Trucking leaders: Yellow shutdown a significant blow, but industry resilient
The president of the Iowa Motor Truck Association said Tuesday the shutdown of Yellow Corp.…
Fastest Growing Companies: What happens when companies grow too fast?
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal publishes its list of the fastest growing companies in…
Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition
The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite…
2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter
If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate…
Slager Appliances opening new store in Cedar Rapids
Slager Appliances is opening a new store at the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar…
Dr. Matthew Ferroni designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence
Dr. Matthew Ferroni, a urologist at Mercy Urology Clinic, has been designated as a UroLift…
UIHC cardiologists complete first-in-state procedure with VR, 3D technology
A cardiology team at the University of Hospitals & Clinics completed the first-in-state transcatheter procedure…
Cedar Rapids leaders look to redefine relationship with Metro Economic Alliance
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell says it’s time to redefine the city’s relationship with the…
Snyder named new Folience president
Chris Snyder has been named Folience’s new president, effective Sept. 5, company officials announced Friday.…
