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Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages
The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason coined the moniker in a Daily Press article to describe the flood of approaching college enrollments as the oldest of the post-World War II babies…
National and local supply chain and workforce woes tied together
As Corridor businesses feel their way through the third year of an economy upended by…
Welder dedicates ‘The Perfect Moon’ to Iowa 80 Group founders
WALCOTT — Nearly 100 hours went into its conception and construction, and for about the…
Affordable housing crisis: Limited options among issues facing low-income families
The cost of limited affordable housing has dramatically outpaced wages, and local families cannot keep…
Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has…
Maryam Thompson out to prove everyone is photogenic
If a client doesn’t like their photos, it’s because the photographer didn’t succeed in showcasing…
Soda fountain now flowing at Sweet Mercantile in Czech Village
Mary Kay Novak McGrath recalls an era when at least two soda fountains served up…
New memory care development in CR to begin construction
Construction is set to begin soon on a new housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids…
Officials re-evaluating Marion Airport’s future plans
Plans for possible renovation and expansion of the Marion Airport are now in limbo, as…
Farmers markets in the Corridor have a new look since pandemic
Changes are underway at farmers markets in the Corridor, as the outdoor season kicks off…
‘Dream’ becomes reality for Cedar Rapids Kernels
During one road trip to Wisconsin each season prior to the pandemic, Minor League Baseball’s…
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa helps workers recover lost wages
Rita, a longtime employee of the now-closed Short’s Burger and Shine in Iowa City, sought…
VictoryXR in Davenport grows virtual learners
A generation ago, the excitement in the eyes of an 11-year-old Harry Potter perfectly captured…
University Scooters to hold 24-hour UI Children’s Hospital fundraiser
University Scooters, an 11-year-old business in downtown Iowa City, hopes to raise awareness for its…
Iowa City SLAM architecture firm constructs orthopedic center in New York
What happens when shopping malls lose tenants, and health care systems look for smart ways…
More housing options coming to Hiawatha
As city council meetings go, the April 6 gathering of the Hiawatha City Council was…