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Economic and civic leaders from the Iowa Corridor pose with Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks during the D.C. Fly-In.

Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In

Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to push for federal policies vital to Eastern Iowa’s economic growth, workforce development and regional competitiveness. The Cedar Rapids Metro…

Hybrid work in the Corridor opens opportunities for real estate

As some of the largest companies across the country push for more employees to return…

A Skogman Realty commercial real estate sign is seen on West Benton Street in Iowa City on May 16. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands

A report from brand experience agency Moingle has ranked University of Iowa Health Care second…

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Physicians at OB-GYN Associates to become Mercy Iowa City employees

Providers at OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville will become Mercy Iowa City Hospital…

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Corridor farmers markets return for the season

After more than 40 years selling her cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other baked goods…

Customer Joni Tibbits of Robins, right, discusses products offered at the Hue Hill stand with vendor Jean Donohue during the Hiawatha Farmers Market on Sunday, May 7. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Builder confidence in housing market increases for fifth month

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose across the country in…

Iowa Nonprofit Alliance celebrating launch in Iowa City

The newly formed Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is celebrating its official launch with regional events…

Swarm Collective, Exile Brewing Company launch custom beer

The Swarm Collective, the University of Iowa nonprofit helping student-athletes obtain name, image and likeness…

Swam Collective and Exile Brewing Company have released a golden ale beer. CREDIT IOWA SWARM

Per Mar Security ranked 15th on SDM Top 100 list

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of security solutions for residential and commercial clients, has…

USA Communications partners with Adtran to provide fast broadband

Adtran has announced that USA Communications, located in Shellsburg, Iowa, is leveraging its broadband solution…

Iowa ranked second best state to start a business

Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study…

Fast federal response to pandemic key to recovery of U.S. economy

The public health emergency declaration ended last week, and with it some of the policies…

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World Class Industries to open new Hiawatha facility

World Class Industries announced the opening of a ninth location, its new Supply Chain Integrator…

The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: MCI

The secret sauce for MCI’s journey from a company earning $20 million to $200 million…

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The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Frontier Co-op

Bell-bottoms, in vogue when Frontier Co-op launched in 1976, have ebbed and flowed in fashion,…

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The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Centro

It’s safe to say Centro Inc. being named as one of the Largest Privately Held…

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