News

A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…

Bloat-busters: CR firm supports changing tech needs

SecurityCoverage President and COO Jon Bartleson (l) and Marketing Director Dan Timmer display the eight…

MetaCommunications names new CEO

Scott Kokotan, MetaCommunication’s interim CEO.   By Chase Castle [email protected] The founder of Iowa City-based…

Pipeline pain extends to the Corridor

A security guard passes time with his cellphone as crews and equipment behind him bore…

Unlocking the secrets to cybersecurity

The CBJ’s Cybersecurity Power Breakfast panel included (from left) moderator Jodi Selby, of Bankers Trust;…

Women gain momentum at Iowa Startup Accelerator

Girls With Ideas Founder and CEO Allison Poss works with Abbie Schneider, GWI’s director of…

International Auto Components cuts 477 jobs in IC

The exterior of the International Automotive Components plant, located at 2500 U.S. Highway 6 in…

Introducing 2016’s Forty Under 40

By Adam Moore [email protected] The Corridor Business Journal is proud to introduce another outstanding class…

Rockwell Collins to acquire B/E Aerospace for $6.4 billion

Aircraft seating produced by B/E Aerospace.   CREDIT: B/E AEROSPACE   By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Rockwell…

Hibu move more than fills downtown CR office gap

Hibu CEO Kevin Jasper discusses the company’s plans to relocate to the Town Centre building…

VTI grows behind success of heavy-duty farming tool

Phil Reed (right) and his wife Rhonda stand inside VTI’s new location in Washington with…

Smart grid needs push coop into broadband market

Spools of fiber optic cable stand ready for a network build-out to the 17,000 members…

Signs of improvement ahead in Iowa City

Coming CoSign program dovetails with proposed signage rule changes in downtown Iowa City.   By…

Wingman program takes off in Corridor

By Adam Moore [email protected] After months of flying under the radar, the latest initiative dedicated…

Hiawatha looks to leverage dealership wins

A Mazda MX-5 roadster sits on display at the new Junge Automotive Group dealership at…

Moxie Solar acquires Vinton firm as falling prices favor solar

Brandon Yoder, founder and CEO of Green Transitions, and Jason Hall, founder of Moxie Solar,…