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Regional housing markets show strong price growth in 2025
Home prices in the regional market continue to outpace national trends, with some local metropolitan areas seeing annual appreciation rates more than triple the U.S. average, according to the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) report. The 2025 fourth-quarter Housing…
Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium
A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step…

Eastern Iowa Airport breaks September passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had a record month in September, breaking the previous September…

GoDaddy completes another round of layoffs; company mum on specifics
GoDaddy has apparently instituted another round of layoffs, but a corporate spokesperson has declined to…

Member marketplace hits $1 million mark for small businesses
Iowa-based e-commerce company Member Marketplace recently hit a milestone for its company, processing $1 million…

As retirement nears, Lori Sundberg views Kirkwood presidency fondly
When Lori Sundberg was introduced as Kirkwood Community College’s fifth president in December 2017, she…

Eastbank Venue and Lounge has a new owner
Jennifer Howell, owner of Rosedale Park Event Center and Zest Catering Company, has acquired Eastbank…
Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom
A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…

From intern to CEO: Katie Thomas’s climb to success
If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…

CIVCO announces 2025 move to new facility
CIVCO Medical Solutions, a principal manufacturer of ultrasound infection control, high-level disinfection and needle guidance…

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

Meet the communications experts on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

UNI receives $25 million donation from 1970 graduate Wilson, will rename business college
A 1970 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa has pledged a $25 million donation…

Meet the 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees working in tech & engineering
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

Liz Mathis named first-ever HEDCO economic development coordinator
Former Iowa state senator and television news anchor Liz Mathis has been named as the…

Lawsuits: when they damage, and when they don’t
A recent research conducted by the Tippie College of Business analyzed Fortune magazine’s yearly compilation…






