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IOWA 500: Q&A with Myrna Johnson, Iowa Public Radio
This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features 500 profiles and listings for an exclusive look at the movers and shakers shaping the economic heartbeat of Iowa. The list includes leaders representing 14…
Von Maur to open July 27 in Coralville
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—A major retailer will open doors this month in Coralville, but close…

Geonetric to build business incubator, partners with Vault Coworking
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Tony Hsieh, the iconic CEO of Zappos.com, has led the…
MediRevv growth outpaces projections
By Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE—A Coralville company is doubling in size. MediRevv…

Bug Soother insect repellent an overnight sensation
By Cindy Hadish COLUMBUS JUNCTION — Call it a super-“gnatural” success. Freda Sojka’s natural bug…

Entrepreneur goes global
By Pat Shaver Photo by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE—Helen Jameson’s 25-year career working with international students…

New Pioneer votes to pursue third location
By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – A new natural foods grocery store will likely open in…
Sedgwick set to open next month, to employ more than 300
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Next month, a new building in Coralville will open its doors, bringing…
RuffaloCODY plans continued growth, expansion
By Molly Altorfer CEDAR RAPIDS — With a recent investment from growth equity investor Summit…

2013 Best of the Corridor voting has begun
2013 Best of the Corridor voting has begun The Corridor Business Journal’s annual Best of…
Athlete, executive: Charlie Funk
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—When Charlie Funk finished college, he wasn’t interested in banking. After…

Inaugural Coolest Places to Work unveiled
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Ah, company culture, that coveted intangible. To stay competitive…

Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam: Worth the drive, admission price
REVIEW CEDAR RAPIDS — There is no question a Cirque du Soleil performance is going…

Protecting the arts
UI campus prepares for floods as ’08 projects move ahead By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—By…

Leading by example
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS – When Frew Development Group took over the long-struggling Westdale…

Spring floods test lessons from 2008
By Cindy Hadish CORRIDOR–Relentless rains pummeled Cedar Rapids as Mayor Ron Corbett discussed remaining recovery…
