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UI awarded $49.4M in arbitration over faulty hospital windows
The University of Iowa has been awarded $49.4 million in damages by an arbitration panel in a case against several contractors over a defective window system at UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The university brought the claim in…
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…

MMS: Radioing in at No. 1
By Gigi Wood HIAWATHA – If they tell you what they produce, they would have…

Museum on schedule for July grand opening
By Pat Shaver Photos provided by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library CEDAR…

Fastest Growing Companies unveiled
At its annual Fastest Growing Companies event May 22, the Corridor Business Journal awarded 25…

Turning passion into action for co-working
By Katie Mills Giorgio IOWA CITY — Sheila Samuelson first heard about co-working back in…

Itsy Bitsy offers used and handmade, local baby items
By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — They won’t have to ask “what if” later on in…

Gardial is first female business dean at UI
By Gigi Wood It’s going to be a learning summer. Sarah Gardial (gar-DEE-all),UniversityofTennessee,Knoxville’s vice provost…

Biodegradable business
Composting company develops Corridor presence By Pat Shaver If it can be composted, it should…

West Liberty Foods receives landfill-free designation
By Gigi Wood WEST LIBERTY — It’s rare for the industry. Two West Liberty Foods…

Iowa women status report released, notes inequities
The “SHE MATTERS: 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa” report was released this…






