See The Winners of the 2026 ‘Best of the Corridor’ Contest

For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has indentified the recognized some of the best businesses across Eastern Iowa. The votes have been counted, and here are some of the results in 2026!

Best of the Corridor Winners

First of all, how are the winners determined, and who votes? According to the CBJ, the results are courtesy of over 15,000 votes from you, the public. While you may not agree with all the choices, the CBJ calls the annual effort an 'authentic reflection of our regional economy."

There were two new categories this year, Best Fitness Studio and Best Veterinarian. Listed below are just a few of this year's winners. You can find a complete list from the CBJ HERE.

Best Bank

1. F&M Bank
2. Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust
3. Hills Bank and Trust

Best Home Builder

1. Skogman Realty
2. Ashley Rance - Keller Williams
3. Urban Acres

Best Business Leader

1. Chris Hummer - Don Hummer Trucking
2. Bob Brown - Modern Piping
3. James Klein - CRBT

Best Commercial Cleaning/Janitorial Service

1. Cedar Rapids Janitorial
2. TIE - All Clear/EZ Cleaning Pro
3. Midwest Janitorial Services

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Best Landscaping and Nursery

1. Culver's Garden Center and Greenhouse
2. Half Moon Landscaping
3. Hughes Nursery and Landscaping

Best Internet Service Provider

1. Mediacom
2. ImOn Communications
3. South Slope

Best Photographer/Videographer

1. Thad Buege Photography
2. Joe Photo
3. Corridor Home Photos

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Best Golf Course

1. Elmcrest Country Club
2. Hunter's Ridge Golf Course
3. Ellis Golf Course

Best New Restaurant

1. The Eat Shop - Marion
2. Mercury Diner and Drinks - Cedar Rapids

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Best Cultural Attraction

1. Brucemore
2. National Czech and Slovak Museum
3. African American Museum of Iowa

Best Fine Arts Venue

1. Theatre Cedar Rapids
2. CSPS Hall
3. Hancher Auditorium

Best Auto Dealer

1. Cassill Motors
2. Cedar Rapids Toyota
3. McGrath Family of Dealerships