Corridor Corporate Games News
Corporate Games Crowns New Champions
Area Companies Earn Yearlong Bragging Rights
- Division 1: GreatAmerica Financial Services; Collins Aerospace, BAE Systems; City of Marion
- Division 2: Crystal Group Inc.; TrueNorth Companies; Engineered Seal Products; Quaker Oats
- Division 3: Holmes Murphy; Basepoint Wealth; FOTH; GTG Peterbilt
The 2025 Corridor Corporate Games saw two brand new champions crowned as Division 2 Crystal Group and Division 3 Holmes Murphy both will take home the Corporate Games Cup. Division 1 powerhouse GreatAmerica earned their fourth championship in the last five years.
Division 3 Champion Holmes Murphy has this to say about their first year and their Corporate Games experience.
“2025 was our first year participating and while we ended up bring home several medals and the 1st place trophy, the experience was about much more than a physical symbol. Corporate Games provided us an opportunity to build company pride, enhance our company culture, all while engaging in some friendly competition. The games brought all our employees together for a common purpose and allowed us to get to know others outside of our department.
Every employee was able to find something to participate in, whether it be volunteering, being an athlete, cheering, or recruiting teammates. The games provided a way for our interns and newer employees to quickly get involved and truly feel like they are part of the company. There were even multiple events where family members could participate or come to cheer.
The morning after each event was filled with stories and memories from the night before. We bonded over childhood games such as kickball and dodgeball and found new hobbies such as pickleball and puzzling.
Overall, we had a great experience in Corridor Corporate Games, and I foresee our company participating in the games for many more summers to come!” – Mackenzie Belding, Office Administrator
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Community Challenges and Volunteer Awards
In addition to the physical activities offered, challenges were offered to promote service within the community. The Blood Donation Challenge was held in partnership with ImpactLife Blood Center. Supplies of blood products typically run low in the summer, and the Corporate Games companies were happy to help increase donations during these crucial months. The Meals from the Heartland Challenge was once again part of the Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight and sees continued success.
Top Blood Donation Challenge donors:
- Division 1: Collins Aerospace
- Division 2: Crystal Group
- Division 3: GTG Peterbilt
Top Meals From the Heartland Challenge donors:
- Division 1: Transamerica | Aegon
- Division 2: Corda Credit Union & Crystal Group
- Division 3: LattaHarris
Volunteer Services Award winners:
- Division 1: Collins Aerospace
- Division 2: Crystal Group
- Division 3: Holmes Murphy
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About the Corporate Games
The Corridor Corporate Games is a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Parks and Recreation. The company-based competition, starting June 1 and ending July 31, enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. There are 25 activities that include both competitive and non-competitive events. All events are held in the evenings and on weekends. Additional metro partners include Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, North Liberty, and Coralville Parks and Recreation Departments, Linn County Conservation, Think Iowa City, and the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA. To learn more visit www.corridorcorporategames.org.
About the Iowa Sports Foundation
The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit organization that helps develop amateur sports in Iowa and promote positive lifestyles and physical fitness through athletic events and health initiatives. The five pillars of the ISF include the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games, and Iowa Corporate Games. To learn more visit iowasportsfoundation.org.