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Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as its new executive director, effective October 13, 2025. Ms. Blais joins the organization from NewBo City Market, where she has worked since 2021, first as…
Cedar Point Capital Partners earns certification for fiduciary excellence
Cedar Point Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has earned certification…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in…
Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum…
Clickstop ranks among fastest-growing Midwest companies in Inc. Magazine
Clickstop, an eCommerce powerhouse, has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing…
IDT partners with Elegen to offer faster, more complex DNA synthesis
Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies, a global leader in genomics solutions, has joined forces with Elegen,…
Crystal Group sponsors University of Iowa student to attend USS Iowa commissioning
Current University of Iowa student and U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Lutz will attend the commissioning…
IOWA 500: Meet Vic Israni, president and CEO of GreenState Credit Union
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
EntreFEST returns to Cedar Rapids in June
EntreFEST, Iowa’s premier entrepreneurship and innovation conference, returns June 12-13, offering professionals the opportunity to…
Solberg selected for U.S. Chamber leadership program
Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has been selected…
Scheetz appointed as Linn County District 2 supervisor
The Linn County Committee of County Officers on Tuesday, April 1, appointed Sami Scheetz to…
Relion Insurance Solutions acquired by ALKEME
Relion Insurance Solutions, one of Iowa’s largest insurance agencies, has been acquired by ALKEME, a…
Commercial real estate showing resilience, despite volatile environment
Despite recent federal policy shifts creating a volatile environment, commercial real estate is continuing to…
University of Iowa computer science professors earn NSF CAREER awards
Two assistant professors in the University of Iowa’s Department of Computer Science have received the…
Whirlpool to lay off 650 workers at Amana plant
Whirlpool has announced plans to lay off 650 workers at its Middle Amana location, effective…
