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Small business optimism dips slightly, sales and labor market improve, NFIB reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — Optimism among U.S. small business owners saw a slight decline in February, but reports of higher sales and improved labor quality offered positive signs, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business…
33 organizations, two in the Corridor, receive Iowa Tourism Grants
The Iowa Tourism Office announced $299,200 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 33 organizations around the…
IDT acquires next-gen research assays from Invitae Corporation
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is investing in next generation sequencing (NGS) research assays from Invitae…
CBJ Newsmakers: Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
First Interstate Bank collects, donates thousands of clothing items
Team members from First Interstate Bank in Cedar Rapids recently collected and donated 12,232 clothing…
Whirlpool Corporation named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Whirlpool Corporation was named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index on Dec. 12,…
Iowa City Public Works named in Dezeen’s top 10 US architecture projects
Dezeen, an architecture and design magazine, named Iowa City’s Public Works building in its top…
Pearson acquires workforce assessment provider PDRI
Pearson announced it entered an agreement with SHL Group to acquire Personnel Decisions Research Institutes,…
Local Linn County organizations give back during holiday season
During the holiday season’s festivities this year, three organizations are dedicating time and energy to…
Nationwide search for new UI Health Care vice president restarts
University of Iowa Health Care is resuming its search for the next vice president for…
Jethro’s BBQ plan Coralville restaurant at former Old Chicago site
Des Moines-based Jethro’s BBQ is set to make its first entrance into the Corridor by…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
Mercy Medical Center, MercyCare return to mandatory masking
Mercy Medical Center and MercyCare facilities in the Cedar Rapids area are reinstituting mandatory masking…
Forefront Dermatology opening new clinic in Marion
Forefront Dermatology will soon be opening a new dermatology clinic in Marion. The new clinic…
MidWestOne chosen as Best Small Bank in Iowa for second year
MidWestOne Bank, based in Iowa City, has been named Newsweek Magazine’s Best Small Bank in…
Eastern Iowa Airport adding daily nonstop flights to D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Airport will be offering nonstop daily air service to Reagan National Airport…
