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Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the reclamation and restoration of land, is seeking to purchase an acre of real estate just south of downtown Iowa City. Great Plains Action Society, a…
Iowa City advances rezoning for future multifamily complex
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand
Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner…

Field to Family will operate NewBo Market grocery store
Field to Family has been selected to operate The Market Basket neighborhood grocery store at…

Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’
Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…

Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered…

Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling…

Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’
Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…

Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library…

Northwestern Mutual executive shares thoughts on mental health, time management
Jessica Boyle-Roberts says focusing on work-life balance, along with meticulous organization and a robust support…

FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant
Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based…

New neighborhood grocery could be coming to Wellington Heights
A new, small-scale grocery store could be coming to a Wellington Heights building that housed…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jordan Sellergren, Little Village
Jordan Sellergren is the new owner and publisher of Little Village, the Iowa City-based alt…

Mental Health First Aid helps make mental health a workplace priority
Megan Hammes says prevention is key when it comes to health and wellness — and…

SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…

Coralville fitness facility, D1 Training, to celebrate grand opening May 10
D1 Training, a national athletic-based fitness franchise, will mark the grand opening of its newest…
