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SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa businesses in April 2025, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two largest lending programs and came from…
Cedar Poly to double in size
By Dave DeWitte TIPTON – A major expansion of Cedar Poly’s plastics recycling facility in…
Cedar Valley TechWorks paving the way in advanced manufacturing
By Angela Holmes WATERLOO – With sophisticated equipment, support from the state legislature and plans…
UNI Local Food Program brings producers, consumers together
By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS — Although area gardens and fields are covered with snow,…
New Bohemia Station project moves forward after delay, changes
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An added story and added city share of the…
Don’t fight a zombie with toast
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — While most of the nation struggles with high unemployment,…
Connecting students with careers
By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — Laurie Worden is a passionate advocate for growing local…
Buildings offered for redevelopment as flood demolitions near end
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS –Two commercial buildings that were destined for demolition…
Whirlpool showcases new technology
By David DeWitte MIDDLE AMANA – They’re lean, green machines. Leaders of the world’s largest…
New Bo Books promotes local literature
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A hand-written sign at the entrance to New Bo…
Robins launches economic development group
By Dave DeWitte ROBINS – Attracting new businesses in Robins, one of the Corridor’s most…
Indicators improving for 2014
By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It was a different sentiment this year. The Corridor Business…
New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a…
Corridor communities receive Main Street grants
By Angela Holmes CORRIDOR — Jeanne Matthews hopes the renovation project she and her husband,…
Rockwell Collins completes ARINC acquisition
Story by Dave DeWitte Photo by Bill Adams CEDAR RAPIDS – The largest acquisition ever…
Braving winter weather
By Alesha L. Crews CORRIDOR — While some may view the winter as a time…
