COVID-19
Labor shortages killing many industries
In May 2022, after 70 years of operations, the nation’s last Howard Johnson restaurant closed its doors in Albany, New York. Across the nation, restaurants, much like HoJo, are failing at a rapid pace, with 110,000 restaurants shuttering operations in…
Whirlpool beats expectations despite COVID-19 sales drop
A Whirlpool employee inspects washer components. PHOTO WHIRLPOOL By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Whirlpool…
VIDA gets big cash infusion as focus turns to lung disease
Lung computerized tomography (CT) scans are unlikely to play a major role in detection of…
Doctors to launch Mask of Wellness program today
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] At 1 p.m. today, David C. Krupp, an emergency room doctor…
Great Western Bank takes loss due to impairment charges
Great Western Bank’s newest branch location in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT GWB By CBJ News…
Dupaco plans Learning Lab branch in Cedar Rapids
The Dupaco Learning Lab branch in Marion. CREDIT Dupaco By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…
NewBo City Market resumes with limited outdoor events
An aerial view of the NewBo City Market and yard in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CBJ…
QCR profits down as COVID-19 slows loan growth
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s headquarters in Cedar Rapids in an undated photo. PHOTO VANTAGE…
Passenger numbers plummet at Eastern Iowa Airport
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] After three consecutive years of record-breaking passenger numbers, the Eastern…
Passenger numbers plummet at Eastern Iowa Airport
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] After three consecutive years of record-breaking passenger numbers, the Eastern…
Small businesses need more relief
CBJ EDITORIAL Federal relief money to blunt the impact of the COVID-19 crisis is starting…
Broadband’s big moment
Chris Ainesworth, an ImOn Communications OSP construction technician, splices two strands of fiber optic cable…
Understanding changing needs in times of crisis
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the behaviors of customers…
Frustration returns for bankers in round 2 of PPP
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa banks struggled to get Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans…
Reynolds begins reopening 77 of state’s 99 counties
IMAGE: Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the loosening of some restrictions during her Monday press conference.…
Feds set to refill loan fund for small business
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] More relief for small business is on the way after the…
