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UI Health Care named No. 1 “most humanizing” U.S. health care brand
For the second year in a row, University of Iowa Health Care was dubbed the No. 1 “most humanizing” U.S. health care brand, according to a recently published brand report. Brand experience company Monigle’s Humanizing Brand Experience report ranks more…
Marion to observe first anniversary of derecho on Aug. 10
The city of Marion will mark the first anniversary of the derecho on Aug. 10…
Nordstrom acquires a minority interest in Topshop, Topman brands
Nordstrom and ASOS have announced that Nordstrom has acquired a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands.…
GoDaddy teams up with Google
GoDaddy Inc. has announced an integration with Google, which allows GoDaddy customers a way to…

Best New Restaurant: Bari Italian
After an unpredictable year of shutdowns, social distancing and other adaptations due to the COVID-19…
Best Cultural Attraction: Brucemore
Although 2020 was certainly challenging with the pandemic and derecho that damaged its buildings and…
Best Jewelry Store: Hands Jewelers
There’s a first time for everything, even for the oldest jeweler in Iowa. Hands Jewelers…
Best Bank: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
It may seem like just yesterday that Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust put down their…
Best Office Equipment and Supplies: Office Express
Office Express owner Kathy Moeder says her company conducts business as an open book with…
Best Fine Arts Venue: Hancher Auditorium
The COVID-19 pandemic opened up new ways of programming for Hancher Auditorium, the four-time consecutive…
Best Architectural Firm: Neumann Monson
Neumann Monson’s commitment to its clients has earned it the top spot again as the…
Best Printer: Cedar Graphics
Cedar Graphics has entered the Best of the Corridor Hall of Fame realm with its…
UFG is reopening its offices across the country
After 16 months with the majority of its 1,100+ workforce working from home, UFG Insurance…

Best Photographer/Videographer: Impact Photo/Joe Photo
Impact Photo’s Ed and Molly Kempf have been shooting Corridor weddings, families and special events…
Wrapping the 2021 Best of the Corridor
This week, we’re closing the CBJ’s annual survey of the best businesses, organizations and events…

Paving for Progress advocates push for sales tax renewal
The Paving for Progress program – a one percent local option sales tax generated by…
