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Kirkwood launches Skills Survey 2027 to assess regional workforce needs

Kirkwood Community College has opened its Skills Survey 2027, aiming to collect input from employers across its seven-county service area on projected workforce needs through 2027. The survey, available at www.kirkwood.edu/skills2027, is open through August 29 and is intended for…

CRST, agents recognized with Kloeckner Metals award

CRST, alongside three of its agent partners, has been honored with the Premier Asset-Based Carrier…

CRST Kloeckner Metals award

Nussle stepping down from leadership of America’s Credit Unions

Jim Nussle, a former eight-term U.S. congressman for his native Iowa, has announced his plans…

Jim Nussle

GreatAmerica sponsors new leasing course at University of North Texas

GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced its sponsorship of a new course on Commercial Equipment Leasing…

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Marion Welcome Center unveils remodel with local student collaboration

The Marion Welcome Center, located inside the Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion offices…

Marion Welcome Center remodel

With federal funds released, NewBo City Market plans groundbreaking for expansion project

The release of nearly $2 million in federal grants is clearing the way for construction…

NewBo City Market expansion plan 1

IOWA 500: Meet Angela Walker Franklin, president of Des Moines University

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…

Angela Walker Franklin

McKinley STEAM Academy students raise funds for animal rescue through JA pop-up business

Sixth grade students at McKinley STEAM Academy in the Cedar Rapids Community School District recently…

Sixth grade students at McKinley STEAM Academy in the Cedar Rapids Community School District display the check for $134 raised for Last Hope Animal Rescue through their lemonade stand, part of Junior Achievement’s JA Company Program Pop-Up.

Hills Bank & Trust in Kalona named Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution

The Iowa Finance Authority has recognized two key players in Iowa’s agricultural lending community for…

Hills Bank & Trust in Kalona, 120 Fifth St.

Iowa Donor Network CEO Suzanne Conrad announces retirement

After nearly three decades serving as CEO of Iowa Donor Network, Suzanne Conrad plans to…

Suzanne Conrad Iowa Donor Network

Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts

Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s…

A Field to Family volunteer readies a pallet of fresh produce for delivery to local schools in December. The food nonprofit says cuts to the LFS and LFPA programs will hurt its ability to provide access to local food and education for those who need it most.

Tippie study: Bruh, using slang to vibe with consumers doesn’t slap

Brands that use contemporary slang in their marketing to connect with younger consumers usually just…

Set of ad slang words

UScellular to cut 232 positions in Corridor, nearly 500 positions in Iowa

Wireless phone service provider UScellular will cut 232 positions in the Corridor and nearly 500…

UScellular store

Kirkwood, IowaWORKS announce Cedar Rapids workforce services partnership

Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS have formed a new partnership to improve the availability and…

Kirkwood IowaWORKS partnership building

Wright House of Fashion launches Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship program

Scroll through the list of apprenticeships on Iowa Workforce Development’s website and you’ll find a…

Graphic design apprentice Wisdom Konu (left) looks over André Wright’s shoulder as the two discuss Mr. Konu’s progress in the program. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Fareway to sell lottery tickets at check out lanes — a first in Iowa

Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball…

Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets directly at the checkout counter – a first for the state.