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Pancheros partners with Mex Midwest Group for Midwest expansion
Pancheros Mexican Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Mex Midwest, a seasoned restaurant development group, to expand its presence across the Midwest. The agreement includes plans to open three new Pancheros locations. Two new restaurants are slated to…
Lawsuit claims University of Iowa Hospitals shared patient information with Facebook
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is facing a potential class action lawsuit over…
Hyatt Regency upgrading rooms, replacing Edgewater Grille
A multi-million dollar makeover of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center is underway and…

Cornell College receives $500,000 STEM grant
Cornell College, located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the…

Iowa Finance Authority accepting HousingIowa Award nominations
The Iowa Finance Authority is now accepting nominations for the 2023 HousingIowa Awards, which recognize…

2023 Women of Influence: Stacie Osako
Stacie Osako’s title appears familiar, but at Informatics, Inc., “CEO” stands for chief experience officer,…

2023 Women of Influence: Cristiane AbouAssaly
Cristiane AbouAssaly has always recognized the importance of connections. “I’m very relationship-driven,” Ms. AbouAssaly said…

Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance
Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…
College Community Schools to pilot JA BizTown Mobile
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Wells Fargo and MidAmerican Energy have teamed up to provide…

Craft’d Coffee opening location in PCI Medical Pavilion
Craft’d Coffee, located in the Smulekoffs building at 333 First St. SE in Cedar Rapids,…

Burnout continues to plague Corridor workspaces
You cannot pour from an empty glass. That’s one of the pieces of advice Brad…
A ‘welcoming front door’: UI turns to inpatient tower project
UI Health Care has posted a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the highly anticipated adult…

Corridor Heart Walks returns to Kinnick Stadium
The American Heart Association is hosting the 2023 Corridor Heart Walk on Saturday, May 6,…
Maverik to acquire Kum & Go, Solar Transport from Krause Group
Maverik and its parent company, FJ Management, has announced the acquisition of Kum & Go,…

Twedt-Ball named president, CEO of Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board has named Karla Twedt-Ball as the foundation’s new…

Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus
Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…





