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Jennifer Sherer (right), director of the State Worker Power Initiative with the Economic Policy Institute, speaks during the Johnson County manufactured home park press conference June 18.

Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water

Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes, access to clean water and regular maintenance to residential grounds. At a press conference Wednesday, the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition, Iowa Manufactured Home Residents…

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Linn County, Mercy Medical Center forge health care agreement for low-income residents

Linn County has entered into a 340B agreement with Mercy Medical Center to provide health…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Bernie Sanders urges Ingredion to ‘bargain in good faith’ to resolve Cedar Rapids strike

Sen. Bernie Sanders is again weighing in on the ongoing strike at the Ingredion plant…

Ingredion worker strike

Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville

Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…

A rendering of a 14,000-square-feet development in Coralville featuring a new bakery and deli, as well a multi-tenant retail space. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes

Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…

Lymphedema prevention testing device

CBJ Newsmakers: Diversity Market transformation

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture

Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…

Kate Moreland

Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year

If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…

Andre Wright wants to inspire a fashion revolution in Iowa City. CREDIT JORDAN WESLEY

International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant

UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…

International Paper Cedar River Mill

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening at Iowa City Marketplace this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers

As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…

Ingredion worker strike

CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location

A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…

A new Mexican Bar and Grill is opening in North Liberty. CREDIT ANDALE CANTINA

CBJ Newsmakers: Regents approve 33% budget increase for UI hospital

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…