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As talks continue, Iowa City Starbucks baristas hold the line
It’s been two weeks since Iowa City Starbucks baristas joined the national strike against the coffee giant, and negotiations are ongoing. Starbucks Workers United launched the strike Nov. 13 after the company failed to finalize a fair union contract, which…
Tattoos becoming more acceptable in the workplace
By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR — When Joshua Coburn walks into a room, he stands out.…
Crisis Center sets record in food bank visits
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY— The Crisis Center of Johnson County staff was surprised to…
In the driver’s seat: TrueNorth transportation employees become truck drivers for a day
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Sitting behind the steering wheel of a big rig…
New Coralville business mixes art and wine
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Dori Bishara and Matthew Ribakow came to the Corridor in March with…
Geonetric introduces internal start-up company Blaze
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS – Since the Kansas City-based forum started earlier this year…
Bracing for Obamacare
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Typically in the Corridor, when people talk about looking…
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art spotlights decorative arts
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Works of art go beyond exquisite paintings and sensual…
Hawaiian burger joint to open Aug. 18 in Iowa City
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—A new downtown restaurant is among the first of its kind…
Abbe Center to close Sept. 30
By Molly Altorfer CEDAR RAPIDS — Starting Oct. 1, about 75 adults with mental illness…
Johnson County I-Club inaugural members remain active
By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – The Johnson County I-Club is in its 41st year…
Cycling studio to open in Iowa City next month
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—As a new mother, Carrie Van Orden wanted to get back…
ClusterFlunk re-launches, throws a party
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The owners of a local startup company have had a busy…
Iowa River Landing taking shape
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—In a few years, it will be a flourishing district with retailers,…
FilmScene launches funding campaign
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—It’s all or nothing. FilmScene, a non-profit cinema group opening a…
Healthy commute: Bicycling to work
By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS – Although Paul Krukow, a network engineer at Cedar Falls…
