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Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees, recognizing three business leaders and one emerging entrepreneur for their contributions to the region’s business community. Presented by U.S. Bank, the 26th annual event…

Obama stumps for expanded broadband

CEDAR FALLS—Touting the success of the high-speed broadband service provided by Cedar Falls Utilities, President…

Iowa Brewing to ride local beer wave

By Dave DeWitte The craft brewing movement seems to be coming on strong in the…

Iowa City to revamp downtown retail strategy

By Angela Holmes The new year promises to breathe some new life into downtown Iowa…

Building owners facing new tax uncertainties

By Dave DeWitte An unintended consequence of Iowa’s massive 2013 property tax reform law could…

Iowa’s venture funding landscape getting greener

By Dave DeWitte The arrival of the first venture fund using Iowa’s new Innovation Fund…

Sale proposed for struggling Gretter auto dealerships

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   The Gretter Ford and Chevrolet dealerships in Washington could be…

CR cereal makers fight soggy sales

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Changing American breakfast habits are forcing cereal manufacturers to downsize and…

Whirlpool plans investment, new product at Middle Amana plant

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Whirlpool Corp. has launched initiatives to become an employer of…

Forbidden Planet features pizza, vintage arcade games

By Angela Holmes IOWA CITY—The Forbidden Planet on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City…

Coe students pitch into the spotlight

By Adam Moore Six teams of Coe College business students gathered on the top floor…

Winter a playground for outdoor lovers

By Angela Holmes [email protected] Although many Eastern Iowans are preparing to hibernate for the duration…

Dining options multiply in CR district

By Cindy Hadish homegrowniowan.com   Patience has been the cornerstone for the owners of a…

Corridor cities discuss regulations as Uber launches

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   The Corridor’s two largest cities are pulling together to create…

Startup Weekend heads to Cedar Falls

By Dorothy de Souza Guedes CEDAR FALLS—It was a first place win for the youngest…

Rinderknecht’s Tom Amosson to retire after 12 years at helm

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—Rinderknecht Associates President Tom Amosson doesn’t have to go far to…