Richard Pratt's stories
QTS data center groundbreaking canceled in wake of deadly New York shooting
The groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for this morning at the QTS data center site in southwest Cedar Rapids was canceled by company leaders in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Blackstone company headquarters building in New York City. QTS…
Calling all ninja warriors
If you’ve ever watched the sports competition TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” you’ve likely had…
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…
