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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…

Iowa City council OKs second reading rezoning former Kirkwood campus

The Iowa City council passed a second reading, 5-1, considering an ordinance that would rezone…

Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.

Hilton to acquire Graduate Iowa City

Multinational hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Graduate Iowa City as part of…

Front entrance of the Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative

A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Marion hotel-motel grant applications now available

The City of Marion is now accepting hotel-motel grant applications from non-profit organizations for any…

City of Marion

Field to Family Online Market launches week of Earth Day

Field Field to Family, an Iowa City nonprofit that increases access to and education around…

Field to Family kicks off its Online Market season the week of Earth Day. Pictured: Online Market food drive in September 2023, hosted by CommUnity Crisis Services.

Regus becomes first new tenant of former Transamerica office buildings

The former Transamerica office buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids have their first official new tenant…

Regus Cedar Rapids

New winery coming to Anamosa

One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…

Judy and Dan Lubben, Marion couple with Anamosa roots, are building a wine tasting and event center at 13504 Highway 151.

Kingdom Community Center awarded $100K at third-annual Grand Impact luncheon

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids announced Kingdom Community Center as the winner of a…

Founder and President Bart Woods and team member Ann Legree accept a $100,000 donation. They were presented with a check by 2023-2024 Cedar Rapids Rotary Club President Joe Lock.

Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year

Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…

Karisa Mellinger (left), owner of Mama Llama's Barn in Washington, poses next to Washington Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Redlinger.

Hibu integrates Amazon Ads Sponsored Display into digital marketing solutions

Hibu Inc., a provider of digital marketing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses across the…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Registration opens for 2024 Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens Monday,…

An inflatable pink ribbon was displayed at the Mercy’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in October 2022. CREDIT MERCY CEDAR RAPIDS.

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal

The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

Iowa Donor Network commemorates National Donate Life Month

The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) joins colleagues across the nation in observing April as National…

Iowa Donor Network logo

Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects

The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…

Marion Central Plaza rendering

Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year

The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…

Members of Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association at The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner on March 25.