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Coe College to launch three new hybrid concentrations this fall

Coe College will introduce three new academic concentrations this fall designed to address growing workforce demands in healthcare administration, nutrition and supply chain management. The healthcare administration and supply chain management tracks will be housed within the business administration major,…

City of Iowa City, Downtown District to decide Linn Street lot use

After the developer hired to build a six-story, mixed-use building downtown withdrew from the project…

An aerial photo shows the empty lot at 21 S. Linn St.

As grocery prices climb, Iowa farmers markets try to hold steady

Iowa farmers markets could be a refuge from food inflation, at least in the short…

Customers make their way through the Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids during opening day in 2025. Iowa’s farmers market season begins in May, with the large-scale downtown market opening on May 30.

Whirlpool Amana plant to shut down next week to ‘manage production’

The Whirlpool plant in Middle Amana will be shut down next week to “manage production,”…

Whirlpool Amana refrigerator plant

Good Makers Market celebrates 10 years

Billed as the “hippest handmade and vintage market in the Midwest,” the Good Makers Market…

Good Makers Market

The Purple Wagon, Frankie P’s moving to former Maid-Rite building in Uptown Marion

One of Marion’s newest businesses is moving soon – to one of Uptown Marion’s most…

Karlee Peters and Danielle Frein The Purple Wagon Frankie P's

Cedar Rapids NASCAR driver Joey Gase still living his dream

Like lots of young girls and boys, Joey Gase grew up dreaming of becoming a…

Joey Gase

Linn‑Mar, ESCO Electric partner for hands‑on construction project 

A partnership between Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion-based ESCO Electric is addressing workforce shortages…

Kirkwood to host problem-solving leadership workshop in Monticello

Kirkwood Community College’s Corporate Training department will host a leadership workshop in Monticello on June…

Kirkwood Community College aerial

Nate Kaeding plans 18-hole golf course near Iowa City, targeting 2029 opening

A new golf course is coming to the Corridor. It’s still several years away from…

Real Success With Nate Kaeding

Bike to Work Week: Cedar Rapids offers guided commutes

If you have never hopped on your bike to head into work, the City of…

Back view of three commuters on bikes

Corridor Home Photos built its business by keeping everything — and everyone — in-house

From the first phone call to the final delivered file, every piece of work that…

Corridor Home Photo’s Cherry Building studio offers Realtors a space to film social media and branding content. PHOTOS BY CORRIDOR HOME PHOTOS

Greater Iowa City hosting coworking event at Big Grove Brewery

Greater Iowa City, Inc., is inviting business leaders to work alongside fellow professionals at Big…

Big Grove

African American Museum of Iowa names Anne Harris Carter as new executive director

The African American Museum of Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, has selected Anne Harris Carter as…

Anne Harris Carter

The Power of a Strong Network in Business and in Benefits

As local small business owners know, running a small business means being part of a…

Feed Iowa First director resigns

Jody Josten is leaving her position as executive director at Feed Iowa First, the organization…

Jody Josten. FEED IOWA FIRST