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Midwest inflation eases to 3% in November, CSI analysis finds

Inflation in the Midwest declined to 3% year-over-year in November, down from 3.1% in September, according to a new analysis from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index data. National inflation fell…

Big Grove Brewery introduces micro-grant initiative with new lager

Big Grove Brewery has launched The Neighborhood Beer, a new lager tied to a micro-grant…

A Big Grove Brewery Neighborhood beer can sits on a pool table.

Gather Iowa gathers steam: Coralville city officials give update on southeast commercial district project

Coralville city officials, along with a representative from Shive-Hattery, gathered Monday afternoon at Coralville City…

Coralville city engineer Scott Larson points to slides exhibiting current infrastructure projects happening within the city. Mr. Larson was on hand to provide updates on Gather Iowa to community stakeholders at the Coralville City Hall March 3.

UI Health Care North Liberty medical campus to open April 28 

The University of Iowa Health Care’s new medical campus in North Liberty will open next…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. introduces A Toast to Business Awards

As businesses navigate workforce shortages, shifting consumer trends, and an evolving economy, Greater Iowa City,…

A Toast to Business graphic

ImOn Communications announces fiber-optic network expansion to southeast Iowa

ImOn Communications, a leading provider of high-speed Internet services, has announced the expansion of its…

ImOn

IOWA 500: Meet LaDrina Wilson, founder and CEO of IMAN Consulting

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…

Ladrina Wilson

Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program.

Crystal Group announces next-generation processing tech integration

Crystal Group, Inc., based in Hiawatha, has announced the integration of next-generation processing components into…

Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is hearing up to launch its JA BizTown mobile tour this spring.

GreatAmerica accepting applications for Employee Advised Fund

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation has opened the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund…

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024

Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more…

Alliant Energy

Iowa Board of Regents push pause on Iowa Memorial Union renovations

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to postpone a decision greenlighting the proposed $81.4…

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

IOWA 500: Meet Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which…

Brian Waller

UI Health Care expands infant security with new tech at downtown campus

A technology meant to enhance patient safety for newborns is launching at University of Iowa…

CertaScan technology allows for the digital scanning of newborn footprints to provide a permanent identification record.

North Liberty chocolatier blends math and design for stunning sweets

Mathematics, metalworking, and chocolate might not sound like the best recipe for a small business.…

Chocolatier Anne Goddard removes a batch of mint chocolate sweets from a mold at A Chocolate Studio in North Liberty on Feb. 5, 2025. CREDIT PARKER JONES