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Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) borders, a move that would encompass the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus at 500 E. Market St. “This allows the UI hospital to…
Best of the Corridor: Week 1
The 2012 Best of the Corridor winners were announced, in part, in the July 16…

StoneBridge Promenade development down to three vacancies
By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — The paint isn’t dry. But North Liberty’s newest development,…

Counting down: RAGBRAI hits Cedar Rapids July 26-27
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Calling all volunteers. With RAGBRAI only a few weeks…

Boyer retires from Van Meter after 20 years
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Barry Boyer’s plan: there is no plan. Mr. Boyer,…

Mall thinks outside the box
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY- Iowa City will have a new fitness facility in a few…

Top employer: Nyemaster Goode up for national award
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — Nyemaster Goode is a finalist for a major national…

Local startup forges ahead, navigates FDA approval
By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE — It’s been five years since John Slump and Jared Garfield…

Farm business expands with zipline, coffee shop
By Pat Shaver ATKINS — The business has grown much like the produce it sells,…

Medical center sees unexpected growth
By Pat Shaver A medical center in Jones County is experiencing rapid growth. Since the…

Wood named CBJ editor
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE — The Corridor Business Journal has selected a new editor. Gigi Wood,…
Englert receives city funding
The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City was approved to receive $50,000 in funding from…

Flooded to the roof
Gutter and roofing company recovers from 2008 flood By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Rod Manson’s…

United Fire Group weathers the storm
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — They have a lot to celebrate. United Fire Group,…
UI professor: multi-state insurance regulations increase costs to consumer, company
By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — A recent study by a University of Iowa professor…
Western Fraternal Life Association offers fraternal benefits to members, communities
By Shannon Davis CEDAR RAPIDS — Nearly 120 members of Western Fraternal Life Association were directly…






