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Fareway launches month-long effort to battle food insecurity

Starting Nov. 1, Fareway Stores, Inc. will launch a month-long initiative supporting families and individuals who face food insecurity within the company’s service areas. Customers are invited to purchase pre-bagged, SNAP-eligible food items at any Fareway location. The bags will…

SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa…

Elite Edge Athletics tumbling Iowa SBA loans

Cornell students use AI to improve financial forecasting tools

Two Cornell College students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a more efficient tool…

Cornell College AI financial forecasting

The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner

The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of…

Feed Iowa First Director of Land Access Emmaly Renshaw shares her organization's current initiatives.

UI Health Care to open new clinic in Urbandale, consolidating specialty services

University of Iowa Health Care will open a new clinic in Urbandale on Sept. 9,…

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Industry veterans launch WSG CRE team under Skogman Commercial

Four experienced real estate professionals have joined together to launch WSG CRE, a new commercial…

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Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant

Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of…

Nordex reopening West Branch

Alliant Energy files plan to add 1,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa

Alliant Energy has filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to…

Transamerica partners with Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course to launch ‘Saving for a Rainy Day’ contest

Transamerica and the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program have teamed up to launch…

Winners of the "Saving for a Rainy Day" contest pose with Will Fuller, president and CEO of Transamerica (far left) and Laura Wirth, head of corporate development at Transamerica (far right).

Iowa City REALTORS donation supports disaster relief

The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS (ICAAR) has reaffirmed its commitment to disaster recovery…

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Cedar Rapids Mayor O’Donnell announces re-election bid

Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell announced Monday she will seek a second term, citing economic momentum, infrastructure…

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United Way releases community roadmap to tackle regional needs

United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties has released the results of a year-long Community…

Iowa unemployment benefits to increase July 6

Iowa Workforce Development will raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $763 starting the benefit…

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Development moratorium for certain portions of Marion being lifted

The moratorium on certain types of developments along some of the busiest commercial corridors in…

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Iowa United Volleyball sets up at former Pearson campus

A portion of the former Pearson campus in Iowa City will soon be home to…

An Iowa United Volleyball club member celebrates during the 2025 Iowa Regionals Weekend.

2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced

For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating…