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Eggs fry on the grill of Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery during a previous Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids. Farm-fresh eggs are expected to be in high demand at markets this year. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand

Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner worries that a delay in receiving their chick order could mean fewer eggs to sell as farmers markets begin this May. “It took a lot…

Midamar founder convicted of fraud

By Chase Castle [email protected] The founder of a Cedar Rapids-based meat supplier was found guilty…

Best of the Corridor: Mediacom evolves into broadband leader

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Wins in five different Best of the Corridor categories testify…

New owners, big plans for NewBo anchor

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   The Chrome Horse chapter is over at the 107-year-old ZCBJ…

Kickstarting for Corridor cows

By Chase Castle [email protected]   Dairy operations can be capital intensive, requiring significant investments in…

IowaWatch: 2015 grads continued Iowa’s talent exodus

Above, Taylor Tufte, then an Iowa State University senior from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks with…

Thanksgiving in July

Iowa City banks on Lucky’s to bring good fortune

By Chase Castle [email protected] Elected officials and neighboring businesses in Iowa City hope this week…

Business, school alliances could improve workforce challenges

By Chase Castle [email protected]   IOWA CITY—State and university education leaders are calling on schools…

Online carpooling service to lead new commuter options

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   When it comes to their daily commute, Corridor residents are…

Higher Learning Technologies named Coolest Place to Work

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] When Alec Whitters, Adam Keune and Ben O’Connor launched Higher Learning…

Higher ed challenges spur change at Ruffalo Noel Levitz

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] There’s a new president, a new headquarters building and a newly…

J&P Cycles pullout hinged on delivery times, recruitment

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Delivery time and cost are powerful things in the e-commerce…

CBJ names Financial Executives of the Year

By Adam Moore [email protected]   When it comes to unsung heroes in the modern business…

Great Western Bank keeps focus on growth

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   As Great Western Bancorp has gained independence from its former…

UI students explore Chinese market opportunities

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The emergence of China’s middle class is attracting export interest from…