Richard Pratt's stories
Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding
Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31 to voice their opposition to the cancellation of $1 billion in funding for the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Foods for Schools…
Return to the office?
What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…
More women venturing into investments, but challenges remain
Despite the notable gains made by women in the workforce in recent years, including growth…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…
Common Table offers rare experience
Sarah Goettsch describes herself as fortunate. So, one day in the fall of 2019, when…
Freeze-dried for all
When you hear the term “freeze-dried foods,” what impressions come to mind?
Banks rally to the rescue – again
Last year, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program issued 5.1 million loans totaling…
Turning the page
Newly inaugurated President Joe Biden will bring a host of changes to the U.S. political…
