COVID-19
GALLERY: From COVID-19 lockdown to launch, Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City finds its footing
Married for more than 30 years, Kevin Felker stands back as his wife Susan explains the olive oil tastings that take place every weekend at the Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City, the business that they built together – along…
Cedar Rapids theater on the auction block, with no bids so far
The AMC Classic Westdale 12 theater, a longtime fixture in southwest Cedar Rapids, is now…
Kentucky Derby Watch Party to benefit pediatric oncology nurses
Financial services company Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa is hosting a Kentucky Derby watch party at…
Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19
Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…
Fast federal response to pandemic key to recovery of U.S. economy
The public health emergency declaration ended last week, and with it some of the policies…
Neighborhood Centers of JC, Free Medical Clinic earn ARPA funds
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic were awarded preliminary…
Rotarians to embark on 25,000-mile flight, raising money for polio
Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, local Rotarians attempting to join an exclusive club of flying…
EIHC offers Saturday vaccine clinics, free transportation
Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is offering eight Saturday clinics for individuals interested…
Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture
Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…
Mercy Medical Center, MercyCare return to mandatory masking
Mercy Medical Center and MercyCare facilities in the Cedar Rapids area are reinstituting mandatory masking…
St. Luke’s, UnityPoint locations reinstitute mandatory masking policy
St. Luke’s Hospital, along with all UnityPoint clinics and urgent care facilities, has reinstituted a…
Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
Where did Iowa’s local COVID-19 relief funds go?
The COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, yet the federal government took over a year…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Mercy Iowa City unable to find new healthcare partner
Mercy Iowa City is ending its search to find a new healthcare partner, instead opting…
What’s next for business travel?
The travel industry has seen a dramatic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a near-record…