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Why Iowa is betting on nuclear energy to meet surging electricity demand
The push to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center began almost immediately after the facility ceased operations following the August 2020 derecho, as local residents and experts questioned the shutdown decision. That drumbeat has become a full-fledged chorus in the…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in…
Radix Recovery will address all phases of substance abuse recovery
For executive director Jacob Christenson, the launch of Radix Recovery, the Corridor’s newest substance abuse…
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations…
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
IOWA 500: Q&A with Myrna Johnson, Iowa Public Radio
This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
CRBT celebrates opening of new office building
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust leaders and community supporters gathered Thursday, April 3 for a…
Cedar Point Capital Partners earns certification for fiduciary excellence
Cedar Point Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has earned certification…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in…
Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum…
Clickstop ranks among fastest-growing Midwest companies in Inc. Magazine
Clickstop, an eCommerce powerhouse, has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing…
IDT partners with Elegen to offer faster, more complex DNA synthesis
Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies, a global leader in genomics solutions, has joined forces with Elegen,…
Crystal Group sponsors University of Iowa student to attend USS Iowa commissioning
Current University of Iowa student and U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Lutz will attend the commissioning…
IOWA 500: Meet Vic Israni, president and CEO of GreenState Credit Union
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
