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2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced

For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating the local businesses that make our region such a vibrant, welcoming place to live and work. Each summer, we turn the spotlight on the winners…

Hayek praises growth and development

Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…

NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood

Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the…

Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time

By Pat Shaver At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.…

Ladd Library prepares to open

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead. The Cedar Rapids…

Bornbach adds marketing services

Serial entrepreneur brings her experience to business coaching By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You need to know what…

Tutoring startup growing, moves into CoLab

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—As a tutor and student at the University of Iowa, Thomas…

SelfBrand founder to speak in Cedar Rapids

Corridor Women Connect presents workshop By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Two cities can tell two very different branding…

Cracking jokes: Local comedy scene sees growing interest

By Pat Shaver About three years ago, Iowa City was essentially jokeless. Iowa City comic…

Implementing reform: Where to begin?

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You have to start somewhere. That theme applies to both personal…

Iowa City gluten-free company’s sales increase

By Jessica Carbino IOWA CITY – Anna Sobaski, owner of Breads From Anna, which makes…

The business of basketball

Coach Bluder leads team to success By Pat Shaver Lisa Bluder admits she can get…

Nolte named ICAD president

By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — There will be increased regional collaboration. When Joe Raso resigned…

Augusta Restaurant hopes to expand

By Pat Shaver Nestled in the small town of Oxford sits a restaurant serving foods…

Pheasant hunting business growing

Company starts hatchery, preserve on livestock farm By Pat Shaver RIVERSIDE—Highland Hideaway Hunting’s business concept…

ACT offers wellness services, perks to employees

Free massages, fitness classes available By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Sandy Stewart received an email from a fellow…