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UI Health Care chargemaster rates to increase beginning July 1
In addition to grocery store and building material costs, consumers – or in this case, patients – can add hospitals to the growing list of sectors facing price hikes. At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 11, University of…
Governor Reynolds sued for denying jobless Iowans federal pandemic assistance
A potential class-action lawsuit claims Gov. Kim Reynolds’ refusal to pay pandemic-related jobless assistance to…
Aegon and Transamerica celebrated global “Force for Good Week”
From helping older adults with yardwork to removing invasive species in the woods in the…
Johnson County to raise recommended minimum wage to $12.25 per hour
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…
Iowa City Starbucks union vote passes unanimously
Workers at Starbucks in Iowa City, after announcing plans to unionize in late March, have…
TrueNorth, Kirkwood to give employees a day in the life of a truck driver
TrueNorth Companies and Kirkwood Community College will present the Day in the Life of a…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: GreatAmerica Financial Services
Through shifting market conditions, Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica has remained focused on long-term success while passing…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: World Class Industries
World Class Industries draws on its historic strengths to weather the new economy’s wave of…
What advice would these four leaders give their younger selves?
Hindsight is 20/20, and it is also something young professionals who are just starting their…
Together We Achieve awarded $100,000 in Grand Impact event
Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit Together We Achieve has been awarded $100,000 as part of the second annual…
Commission advances rezoning for new Dunkin’ at former Western Fraternal Life building
The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has advanced a rezoning proposal that would transform the former…
Greater CR Community Foundation opens summer grant cycle
Local charitable nonprofits will soon have an opportunity to apply for grants from the Greater…
Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council
Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…
More vendors announced at South District Market
Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: GreenState Credit Union
Looking back on the past decade, the 450,000 member owners of GreenState Credit Union —…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: West Liberty Foods
Newcomer to CBJ’s Largest Privately Held Companies list West Liberty Foods has been a staple…
