Special Sections
Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth
John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates on the initial intent that the founders had when starting the nonprofit. “When you start something with no money and no staff and no land,…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: World Class Industries
World Class Industries draws on its historic strengths to weather the new economy’s wave of…
What advice would these four leaders give their younger selves?
Hindsight is 20/20, and it is also something young professionals who are just starting their…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: GreenState Credit Union
Looking back on the past decade, the 450,000 member owners of GreenState Credit Union —…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: West Liberty Foods
Newcomer to CBJ’s Largest Privately Held Companies list West Liberty Foods has been a staple…
Van Meter’s Lura McBride leads by inspiring, connecting with others
Lura McBride’s passion is infectious. It’s a high-energy aura, a magnetism common to people who’ve…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: Van Meter Inc.
Now nearing a century in business, much has changed with Van Meter Inc.’s products and…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: TrueNorth Companies
After tripling its revenue and personnel in the last decade, TrueNorth Companies is focusing on…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: CRST International Inc.
Coordinating shippers’ needs with its drivers’ career preferences is crucial to maintaining CRST International Inc.’s…
Rising through the ranks: How four Corridor leaders found themselves in the C-suite
Past experiences inform how leaders manage many different aspects of their companies. At Shive-Hattery, Clickstop…
Mix Home Mercantile offers unique mix of retail and design
When Emily Hughes thinks about the inspiration for the business she and her husband, Scott…
Mount Vernon couple renovates space above Bauman’s clothing store
When Mike and Valerie Smith were looking to downsize from their Mount Vernon home a…
Eagle View Partners’ Mark Kittrell expands walkable development concept into the Corridor
After 30-plus years in technology, which included creating several successful IT companies Mark Kittrell of…
Solon home boasts big-city living in small-town Iowa
The Brandt family’s Solon home evokes the essence of big-city living in small-town Iowa. With…
Marion garden center BLOOMS ready for busy growing season
At this time of year, especially, gardeners and homeowners flock to find annuals, vegetables, trees,…
2024 Corridor Leaders 250
The Corridor’s Most Influential Business Leaders in 2024 Purchase the 2024 Corridor Leaders 250 book…
