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Transamerica CIO sees economic resilience behind the noise
Pervasive headlines about the state of the economy are much worse than the underlying data warrants, according to Transamerica chief investment officer Andrew Yorks. Mr. Yorks, who was named Transamerica’s CIO in October 2025, delivered the keynote address to about…
Iowa City firm is cracking the reading code
More than 20 years ago, two researchers in different fields decided to tackle a shared…
UPDATE: Inside Sub-Zero plant in Cedar Rapids
The Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids is still several months away from full production,…
Meet the couple behind the inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon
Jake Jass has written a children’s book and is “addicted” to golf. Laura Jass grew…
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…
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…
Westdale Town Center surpasses $100 million valuation, seeks potential buyers
As the owner of the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar Rapids explores a potential…
Cedar Rapids sports tourism going strong
The numbers are impressive, but Jay Fanta would rather talk about the people behind those…
Cedar Rapids’ Executive Aero Club helps private pilots be ready for takeoff
As Matthew Gunderson sees it, the newly-formed Executive Aero Club is not simply a members-only…
Sarah Blais: Cultivating artists and leaders
Honored as the 2026 Emerging Woman of Influence, Sarah Blais is a solution-oriented leader with…
Karmen Wilhelm: Planting seeds of leadership across the Corridor
When you ask Karmen Wilhelm what her favorite part of her job as chief marketing…
Kelly Ward: Counseling students with “can-do” lessons
Helping college students navigate their academic experience with a “can-do” attitude is a priority for…
Shelly Maharry: Building a legacy in Johnson County
Shelly Maharry didn’t set out to lead one of Johnson County’s most impactful philanthropic organizations.…
Gina Landau: Breaking ground on a new path forward
In the world of Corridor real estate development, Gina Landau sees herself as a pioneer…
Kaly Etten: Building culture from the inside out
Kaly Etten is a human resources leader known for her people-first strategies that grow business…
Kelly Dybvig: Guiding others through the path of change
Through all the twists and turns of her career, Kelly Dybvig has relied on a…
