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FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored with the Governor’s Arts Award April 29 in a presentation at the Iowa State Capitol. Administered by IEDA’s Iowa Arts Council, “the biennial awards recognize…
Coralville mayor ends face covering mandate
Citing last week’s Centers for Disease Control advisory that vaccinated Americans can congregate without masks,…
Collins Aerospace updates Venue Cabin Management System
Cedar Rapids-based Collins Aerospace has announced a series of updates for its VenueTM Cabin Management…

ACT earns Research-Based Design product certification
Mosaic™ by ACT® Adaptive Academic Learning has earned the Research-Based Design product certification from Digital…

USDA awards $17M to three watershed projects in Iowa
Three regional conservation projects in Iowa have received federal funding, the Iowa Department of Agriculture…

Cedar Rapids-based Inteconnex opens new headquarters
Cedar Rapids-based Inteconnex, a leading physical security integrator, continues to expand its business with the…

Iowa House and Senate compromise on taxes, move budget bills
The Iowa Senate passed a major tax bill Monday evening that will accelerate income tax…

BAE Systems lands $325 million contract for GPS modules
BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $325.5 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency…

Amana Colonies ‘quietly innovative’ with top-notch technology
Despite its historic small-town charm that takes visitors back to a simpler era, Amana is…

Cedar Rapids company Syncbak leading the streaming revolution
Jack Perry is no stranger to technology and innovation. In his professional career, he’s shepherded…

Small packages: UI nanotechnology firm gets $2 million boost in fight against cancer
A novel technology that delivers anti-cancer drugs via nanoparticles to tumors – and helps physicians…

Economic Alliance announces new positions for staffers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the realignment and promotion of three staff…

Carreon named MercyOne chief medical executive
MercyOne has announced Hijinio Carreon, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, MBA, will serve as system-wide Chief Medical…

Marion Y launches electric trike program for seniors
The Marion YMCA is partnering with the City of Marion and the AARP on a…

Iowa ranked 13th in taxpayers’ return on investment
Iowa finished 13th in a new study by the WalletHub website on whether residents of the 50…

Corridor business leaders part of Leadership Iowa class
Four business leaders from the Corridor were selected to participate in the 2020-2021 class of…
