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Goolsbee cautions Iowa ag, manufacturing industries: Economic changes ahead
With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global economic challenges such as tariffs, Chicago Fed President and CEO Austan Goolsbee told leaders at the Corridor Media Group’s Mid-Year Economic Review events. The Q&A-style…
CBJ Newsmakers: Linn supervisors approve first reading of Coggon Solar rezoning ordinance
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Pearson lays off 50 employees in Iowa City
Pearson Education has cut 50 jobs in Iowa City, according to a WARN Act filing.…
Ingredion union leader: Strike resolution not likely before year’s end
Barring an unexpected breakthrough, it now appears that 2022 will end without resolution of a…
CBJ Newsmakers: Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
ProCircular urging organizations, private citizens to delete TikTok
One of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firms is recommending users to uninstall TikTok, following a directive…
Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence
Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…
Experts: Child care issues cost Iowa businesses millions each year
The ongoing child care crisis impacts more than parents and caregivers – it impacts the…
UI readies $20 million Duane Banks stadium renovation
The University of Iowa is accepting requests for qualification (RFQ) applications from construction firms for…
Drought a growing problem for farmers, businesses
When considering the most complex concerns demanding headlines in 2022, Tom Heinold of the US…
JRS Pharma expansion ‘critical’ for Cedar Rapids, pharmaceutical industry
JRS Pharma is already the world’s largest producer of cellulosic products for the pharmaceutical industry,…
Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…
