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Nearly 700 participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cedar Rapids
Nearly 700 residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20 at Kingston Yard, raising approximately $130,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s care, support and research programs. The top fundraising team was To Honor Tom, led by Walk Committee…
Mercy endoscopy unit earns national recognition
The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for…

University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors
Three University of Iowa researchers have received national honors for their work in virology and…

Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million…

Marion airport won’t close after city finds runway buyer
A buyer has been landed for the runway property at the Marion Airport, moving the…

Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in…

Iowa City chooses developer for vacant downtown lot
Three months after hearing development proposals for 21 S. Linn St., Iowa City has made…

Iowa City advances rezoning for future multifamily complex
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand
Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner…

Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’
Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…

Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered…

Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…

Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library…

Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management
Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support…

FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant
Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based…
