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The Iowa Board of Regents at their meeting Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Iowa Board of Regents votes to increase universities’ tuition, raise presidents’ wages

Students at Iowa’s public universities will see higher tuition and fees in the 2025-26 academic year following the Iowa Board of Regents’ vote June 12 to approve rate increases across the board. The new rates apply to resident and nonresident…

Wellness, well-being discussed at CBJ Power Breakfast

By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—While many businesses are implementing wellness initiatives by offering healthy foods at…

New management hopes to revive I-80 interchange

By Angela Holmes WILLIAMSBURG—Yule and Sae Park were well aware of the struggles the businesses…

Educational institutions preparing students for jobs of future

By Angela Holmes and Dave DeWitte Keeping up with the changing world of work and technology…

David’s Famous Custard waits to ramp up Tipton plant

By Dave DeWitte TIPTON—David’s Famous Custard founder David Gott couldn’t find a producer capable of…

Penguin’s celebrates 25 years of laughs

By Adam Moore CEDAR RAPIDS—Penguin’s Comedy Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and…

New wellness program for hospitals opening doors for Stamats

By Dave DeWitte A turnkey wellness program that hospitals use to connect with their communities…

SBA approves $20 million in small business loans in July

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…

Hawkeye game day impact ripples out

By Dave DeWitte and Angela Holmes CORRIDOR—The wave of fans heading to Kinnick Stadium for…

Couples discuss the ups and downs of working together

By Molly Altorfer Shared passion. Solid communication. A sense of humor. The ability to set…

Raining Rose soaking up lip balm demand

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—When Raining Rose Inc. was consolidating into its new $12 million…

Simulators provide broader learning experience

By Angela Holmes WATERLOO—Like most professions, learning how to drive a big rig has changed…

CBJ celebrates 10th anniversary

CORALVILLE-The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) is proud to announce that July 26 marks the company’s 10th anniversary. “One…

Merger energizes agencies

By Angela Holmes CORRIDOR—Looking toward the future financially and structurally, two of the area’s top…

2014 Best of the Corridor

Part I: Best Accounting Firm: McGladrey Best Architectural Firm: OPN Architects Best Brewery: Lion Bridge…

Banker’s photo exhibit to help TotalChild

By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Guaranty Bank CEO Chris Lindell’s photography is filled with images from…