Richard Pratt's stories
North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that predates their business relationship, but in the case of the Copper Boar in North Liberty, it certainly hasn’t hurt. Opened in August 2022 by partners…
Tentative agreement reached to end Ingredion strike in Cedar Rapids
Leaders of the union representing striking Ingredion workers are preparing for a vote on a…
Linn County, Mercy Medical Center forge health care agreement for low-income residents
Linn County has entered into a 340B agreement with Mercy Medical Center to provide health…
Bernie Sanders urges Ingredion to ‘bargain in good faith’ to resolve Cedar Rapids strike
Sen. Bernie Sanders is again weighing in on the ongoing strike at the Ingredion plant…
Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes
Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…
Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…
International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant
UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…
Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers
As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…
CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings
Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…
NAHB: More than 200,000 construction jobs added in past year
Year over year, construction sector jobs in the United States increased by 248,000 in the…
Linn supervisors tab Zumbach as new chair
Louie Zumbach has been appointed to chair the Linn County Board of Supervisors for the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Rapids council propels First and First project forward
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Return to the office?
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…