Iowa Starbucks Workers United join national strike
Starbucks workers in Iowa City and Davenport are joining an escalating national strike Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Starbucks Workers United baristas began unfair labor practice (ULP)...
Jim Leach’s 10 ideas to “right the ship of state”
Former Iowa Congressman and University of Iowa (UI) supporter Jim Leach passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11. He was 82.
Mr. Leach served in Congress from...
Party City to close all store locations
After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is ceasing operations.
CNN reported the announcement came on Friday when Party City CEO Barry Litwin told...
IEDA board awards $42,000 CAT grant to Nation Czech and Slovak Museum & Library
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded a $42,500 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant to the National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library.
The...
The Halal Guys’ grand opening this weekend
The Halal Guys, known for its Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist, will open its first Iowa location at 3220 Redhawk Street in...
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement a new set of regulations governing the construction of...
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate...
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning an $11 million redevelopment of the former Wells Fargo...
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement for the proposed new casino in downtown Cedar Rapids,...
Linn County Anesthesiologists partner with UnityPoint Health; Mercy to launch its own anesthesiology team
Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC (LCA), the area’s only anesthesiology practice, has formed an exclusive partnership with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, while Mercy...