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SBA approves over $14 million in Iowa loans in July 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 29 loans totaling just over $14 million to Iowa businesses in July 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
North Liberty to negotiate land deals for fire station, community park
The city of North Liberty will hold negotiations with property owners to acquire land to…
‘Gateway into Coralville’ among proposals advanced by city council
Coralville City Council advanced a proposal July 26 that would revamp the southeast commercial district…
Earnings, profit up substantially for ADM in second quarter
Strong revenue figures drove ADM to dramatic increases in net earnings and operating profit for…
Supply chain issues, Russia withdrawal hampers Whirlpool sales, earnings
Citing the company’s exit from Russia and ongoing supply chain issues, Whirlpool reported a decline…
Presaj winner of SBDC Small Business of the Month Award
America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) announces that Presaj, located in Cedar Rapids, is…
Update: Regents approve 33% budget increase for North Liberty hospital
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will receive a sizable budget increase for their…
Aetna donates $25K to Iowa Women’s Foundation to support child care solutions collaborative
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF), a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of Iowa’s…
UI Tippie College of Business introduces new risk management and insurance major
A new risk management and insurance major will be offered at the University of Iowa’s…
Cedar Rapids council rejects appeal of Kestrel Heights plat approval
The Cedar Rapids City Council has rejected an appeal of the City Planning Commission’s approval…
Heartland Express reports record results for 2022 second quarter
Heartland Express, based in North Liberty, reported strong financial results July 25 for the second…
Collins Aerospace drives Raytheon earnings growth in second quarter
Despite a decline in military and aerospace sales volume, Raytheon Technologies on July 26 reported…
Marion launches innovation and support grant for small businesses
The City of Marion is launching a Business Innovation & Support Grant specifically for small…
Windham begins village planning process
Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…
Corridor employers collaborate on health care, workforce solutions
More than 30 Eastern Iowa employers in the Corridor met at TrueNorth Companies headquarters in…
Inaugural Iowa Homeownership Incubator applications now open
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR) announced the inaugural…
