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SBA approves $6.6 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 19 loans totaling just over $6.65 million to Iowa businesses in August 2025, including two firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
Webinar on CDBG grant opportunities set for Thursday
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments will host a webinar on grant opportunities available…
Former ABB plant in West Burlington up for sale or lease
Newmark is marketing the former ABB Burlington switchgear manufacturing plant in West Burlington for sale…
Gambling referendum will be on Nov. 2 ballot
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution that will allow Linn County voters to decide on…
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…
