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CBJ Newsmakers: Corridor manufacturers face uneven tariff toll as trade tensions persist
As 2025 draws to a close, the tariff landscape that roiled Corridor businesses earlier this year continues to reshape operations, though impacts vary significantly across sectors. For Eco Lips, initial fears have materialized into daily reality. After depleting a 12-month…
HEDCO adds four to board of directors
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of…
LOCO CR food delivery service launches in Cedar Rapids
LOCO CR, the Cedar Rapids-based food delivery service in the works for nearly four years,…
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in September, down from 3.8% in August…
Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects
The Nordex Group will supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for large-scale…
SBA names Ryan Lincoln district director for Iowa
Ryan Lincoln has been appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District…
CRST to ‘redeploy’ portion of OTR fleet, cut more than 300 employees
Cedar Rapids-based CRST announced this week it planned to “redeploy” a portion of its Over…
Amana Society names Jason Brancel as new CEO
Amana Society Inc. has appointed Jason Brancel as chief executive officer (CEO), the organization announced…
Frontier Co-op named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list
Norway, Iowa-based Frontier Co-op has been named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list…
Coe College president appointed to Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Coe College President David Hayes has been appointed to the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a…
Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro, SpareMe closing
This story has been updated with a statement from GreenState Credit Union Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro…
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion…
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…
Linn County to hire first rural economic development director
For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director,…
Iowa Board of Pharmacy issues fine to Marion pharmacy for drug dispensing error
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has issued a fine to a Marion pharmacy for a…
Linn County REC to rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) will rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative effective Dec. 8,…
