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Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which provide up to $50,000 to Iowa-based organizations working to address barriers to self-sufficiency for women and girls. The grants support programs that focus on one…
Amazon’s coming to town
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty
The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…
‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty
The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…
Paving the way for a wider I-380
Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at…
How must the Corridor change over the next 15 years?
For the CBJ’s 15th anniversary issue this past summer, we asked community leaders to look…
World Class Industries keeps growing in Hiawatha
World Class Industries employees sit for a photo during the Nov. 7 open house and…
Diversity Straight Up: Marci Chickering
In the latest episode of the new CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta…
Building even greener homes in the Corridor
Legacy GreenBuilders & Developers President Chris Mottinger and dog Ellie Mae outside his Solon office.…

Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success
Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The…
UI’s next business dean faces shifting demands
University of Iowa dean Sarah Gardial talks with CBJ contributor Nate Kaeding during an early…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Adam Keune
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…

Channeling energy into an office makeover
Channel Fusion CEO Pankaj Monga shows visitors around Moe’s Lounge, part of the employee break…

Startup LandJet offers office on-the-go
LandJet’s Chelsea Powers and Mark Ross chat in one of the company’s mobile offices during…
