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Alliant Energy Foundation raises record $550,000 to fight hunger in Iowa, Wisconsin
The Alliant Energy Foundation has raised $550,000 to support programs combating hunger and food insecurity across Iowa and Wisconsin, marking the largest donation in the 19-year history of its annual Drive Out Hunger event. The funds will be distributed to…
UScellular to cut 232 positions in Corridor, nearly 500 positions in Iowa
Wireless phone service provider UScellular will cut 232 positions in the Corridor and nearly 500…
Kirkwood, IowaWORKS announce Cedar Rapids workforce services partnership
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS have formed a new partnership to improve the availability and…
Wright House of Fashion launches Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship program
Scroll through the list of apprenticeships on Iowa Workforce Development’s website and you’ll find a…
Fareway to sell lottery tickets at check out lanes — a first in Iowa
Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball…
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization…
Collins Aerospace joins Digital Alliance for Aviation
Collins Aerospace has joined the Digital Alliance for Aviation – an initiative led by Airbus…
UScellular to lay off 4,100 employees in June
Wireless phone provider UScellular plans to lay off an estimated 4,100 workers nationwide as part…
Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement
After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in…
Radix Recovery will address all phases of substance abuse recovery
For executive director Jacob Christenson, the launch of Radix Recovery, the Corridor’s newest substance abuse…
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations…
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
IOWA 500: Q&A with Myrna Johnson, Iowa Public Radio
This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
CRBT celebrates opening of new office building
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust leaders and community supporters gathered Thursday, April 3 for a…
