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UI commits $15M in P3 funds to advance cancer care, renovations in FY 2026

The University of Iowa will invest up to $15 million in public-private partnership (P3) funding during fiscal year 2026 to support continued progress on its strategic plan, including faculty hiring and retention, facilities renovation and a new interdisciplinary project. University…

Storey Kenworthy & Workspace accepting grant applications

The Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is accepting grant applications from qualified non-profit…

2022 Best of the Corridor

The CBJ is proud to unveil our 17th annual Best of the Corridor list, which…

CBJ Best of the Corridor

Wolf Carbon Solutions seeks public meetings for proposed liquid carbon dioxide pipeline

Wolf Carbon Solutions has requested a series of public informational meetings in five Iowa counties,…

Wolf Carbon pipeline route

Another $20 million in federal grant money coming to Eastern Iowa Airport

The Eastern Iowa Airport will be receiving another $20.4 million for terminal upgrades under the…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal grant

Historic BetterLife building may get new life as Dunkin’ site

Plans are underway to transform a site in northeast Cedar Rapids where neighbors turned out…

Mid-Year Economic Review panelists address top-of-mind topics

A group of panelists addressed a variety of issues at the Corridor Business Journal’s Mid-Year…

KENT subsidiary Grain Processing Corporation acquires Natural Products Inc.

Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the Muscatine-based KENT Corporation family of companies, has…

Grain Processing purchase KENT Corporation

United Fire Group names Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO

Cedar Rapids-based insurance company United Fire Group announced July 7 the appointment of Kevin Leidwinger…

UFG Insurance

Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes

It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…

A rendering of a single-family unit at the proposed Monument Hills development.

Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in September

Hy-Vee Inc. will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September to…

Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…

SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…

St. Luke's Hospital

Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Kim Augspurger of Pigott has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and…

ABI

South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City 

Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…