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Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library to recommend books that address burnout, workplace well-being, and mindful leadership. Materials Librarian Allison Zordell curated this thoughtful list, which offers practical strategies and fresh…
IC Council unanimously passes Hickory Hill Estates plan
Following months of discussions and several iterations, the Iowa City Council voted unanimously Dec. 14…

IC eatery Dumpling Darling to close
Downtown Iowa City restaurant Dumpling Darling will serve customers for the final time on Sunday,…

Home Depot Foundation, Habitat for Humanity extend veterans’ housing partnership
The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity have announced the extension of their long-standing…

Mortgage payment-to-rent ratios show east-west divide between owning, renting
The year 2021 has been a record-breaking year for both home sales and home rentals,…

NAHB: One in four new homes are infills or teardowns in older neighborhoods
One in four new single-family detached homes were built in established neighborhoods in 2020, according…

Mortgage delinquency declines across U.S. in September
CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, has released its monthly…

Casey’s net income, earnings down in latest financial report
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced financial results for the three and six months ended…

Linn County sets public meetings in January to review Coggon Solar proposal
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has set dates for three public meetings to review…

ICR Regional Legislative Launch addresses 2022 priorities
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICAB) and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance hosted the…

Job opening: Digital Editor, Corridor Media Group
The Corridor Media Group is looking for a Digital Editor who will be responsible for…

General Mills on CDP’s ‘A List’ for climate, water stewardship
General Mills has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP,…

Kraft Heinz forming North America Zone to support innovation agenda
The Kraft Heinz Company, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced it will combine…

Cornell College creates Student Success Center
Cornell College has opened a new office staffed with six full-time staff members dedicated to…

Johnson County supervisors approve preliminary plat for Oak Meadow subdivision
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to approve the preliminary plat…

The Restoration Project launches Courageous Leadership Workshops
The Restoration Project, founded in 2019 to help people and organizations reach their full potential…
