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SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa businesses in June 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two…
Coralville’s worst-kept secret revealed: Von Maur coming to IRL
By Gigi Wood It’s no longer a rumor. Von Maur will be an anchor tenant…
Pat McGrath to open superstore
By Gigi Wood A flooded property in Coralville will be an auto dealership once again.…
Numbers point in different directions for development
By Gigi Wood Several financial projections were made at the University Heights City Council meeting…
University Heights council meeting leaves more questions than answers
Discussion of One University Place project goes into the wee hours By Gigi Wood It…
Northside Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 1
By Gigi Wood A new festival is taking place this fall on Iowa City’s northside.…
Small scale health-care reform
Physician applies business training to cut procedure costs By Gigi Wood A…
Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer to open
California company to partner with UI lab By John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – A company…
CR Chamber, Priority One and Downtown District to merge
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Downtown District will join with the…
Longtime designer starts own business
Finlayson to offer interior design and event planning By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — It…
Reich: Country needs bold jobs plan
Former Secretary of Labor to speak at UI on Sept. 7 By John Kenyon IOWA…
Gable to be honored at upcoming Fry Fest
Event continues to grow, benefit economy By Gigi Wood It was a one-on-one battle. Capturing…
DTA submits SSMID petition, begins organizing new board
The SSMID fund would collect $350,000 annually By Gigi Wood The Downtown Association of Iowa…
New TIF agreement being drafted for Maxwell development
By Gigi Wood A new, smaller TIF agreement will be drafted in the coming week…
Corridor companies fare well on Inc. 5,000
By John Kenyon CORRIDOR – This year’s Inc. 500/5,000 list of the country’s fastest growing…
Quaker Oats plant focused on sustainability, flood protection
Company a founding member of the Sustainability Alliance By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – In…
