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Iowa Top Workplaces 2025

Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces

Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning the honor for the 12th consecutive year. Clickstop Inc., an e-commerce company based in Urbana, and Honkamp, a CPA and business advisory firm with offices…

Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter

Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…

Shae and Anna Pesek of Over the Moon Farm pose with two calves on their farm.

Darren Brown named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year

Darren Brown, founder and director of Tribulation & Trust Ministries and The Lighthouse Center, was…

Lion Bridge Brewing partners with Ian’s Pizza

Lion Bridge Brewing, based in Cedar Rapids, has a new partnership with Ian’s Pizza, a…

Ian's Pizza

National Safety Training Service rebrands as Midwest Safety Partners

National Safety Training Service (NSTS), a workplace safety training provider for more than 30 years,…

Midwest Safety Partners

USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments

Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture…

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.

John’s Grocery to feature in ‘Death of a Brewer’ film

This summer, a team of filmmakers and producers will create what could be Iowa’s biggest…

A historical photo shows George Buffon – wearing a white apron – standing in front of the saloon he owned at 401 E Market St, Iowa City, in 1899. The identities of the others in this photo are unknown. CREDIT JOHN’S GROCERY ARCHIVES

‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core

This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…

The Alliant Energy Tower, the CRST headquarters building and the Veterans Memorial Building

Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses

Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…

Business impact and policy outlook survey

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.

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

Kitty Corner Social Club opens in downtown Iowa City

Cat lovers are about to experience Iowa City’s first-ever cat lounge — no “kitten” around.…

Iowa County Development set to launch business facade/signage grant

Iowa County Community Development (ICCD) is set to launch a facade/signage grant, incentivizing businesses in…

Iowa County Community Development logo

$1.7 million in federal funds stalled, NewBo City Market delays expansion construction

With more than $1.7 million in federal funding paused, NewBo City Market has announced it…

NewBo City Market expansion plan 1

True North Restoration opens Cedar Rapids location

True North Restoration celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 4501 Pro Farmer Rd.,…

True North Restoration hosts a ribbon cutting at its new Cedar Rapids location in February 2025. CREDIT TRUE NORTH