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Responding to Tariffs panel, from left: Moderator Jen Neumann, CEO of de novo; Nicole Crain, president of ABI; Carl Kirpes, president of KT Pacer; Loras Schaul, owner of Douglas Machine and Engineering LLC; and Todd Shores, virtual CFO of Creative Planning. The panel took place at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center Aug 24 as part of Corridor Media’s 2025 Manufacturing Conference.

With tariffs, Eastern Iowa manufacturers only certain of uncertainty

As the tariff situation in the U.S. continues to fluctuate, manufacturing customers are postponing orders and companies are having to make operational adjustments. Still, the purgatory of uncertainty that manufacturers find themselves in is a chance to lean into regionalism,…

GALLERY: From COVID-19 lockdown to launch, Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City finds its footing

Married for more than 30 years, Kevin Felker stands back as his wife Susan explains…

Prairie Kitchen Store 1

CodaPet provides a compassionate end-of-life option at home for pets

CodaPet, a company providing compassionate, in-home pet euthanasia services through a network of licensed, local…

Trissa Pearson's dog, Cafe, was euthanized at home using CodaPet services.

Linn County committee to interview four applicants for open supervisor seat

The Linn County Committee of County Officers voted Wednesday to interview four applicants for the…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release…

Lion Bridge Library Lager canning day

Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming

The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…

Washington County business professionals participated in Agriculture Day, an immersive experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry.

Iowa unemployment, labor force participation rates unchanged in February

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest…

Iowa Workforce Development office unemployment

VIDEOS, GALLERY: Steindler Orthopedic opens new facility as clinic celebrates 75th anniversary

The opening of the new Steindler Orthopedic building in North Liberty is an ideal way…

Steindler Orthopedics exterior

Heartland Express CEO shares trucking industry insight in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, every industry experienced the impact of a suddenly fluctuating economy. For…

Heartland Express trucking

IOWA 500: Meet Eric Hahn, managing partner of Bazooka Farmstar

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…

Eric Hahn

The Downtown Dish: The business of donuts with Andrea Farley of Dunkin’

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down with Andrea Farley, Franchise and Operations…

Dunkin' 8 S Clinton St, Iowa City

ABI president Nicole Crain appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100

Association of Business and Industry president Nicole Crain has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber…

Nicole Crain. CREDIT ABI

Tru Art Color Graphics to use new production Inkjet technology for commercial printing

Tru Art Color Graphics, based in Iowa City, has added a production inkjet digital press…

Amperage Marketing + Fundraising announces rebrand

Amperage Marketing + Fundraising has announced a rebrand that includes a new brand identity with…

Work, reimagined: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Corridor workplace policies

Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed offices, businesses and schools, indelibly…

COVID-19 workplace

Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28

Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals…

Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids