COVID-19
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 up for auction. With a starting bid of $250,000, the property has yet to attract any takers. Situated at 2435 Edgewood Road SW, the theater…
CVS in Iowa City offers drive-through COVID testing
CVS Health, located at 2425 Muscatine Ave. in Iowa City, is now a COVID-19 test…
Raytheon to require COVID-19 vaccinations from U.S. employees
Raytheon Technologies is mandating all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine or risk disciplinary action…
Survey: Small business owners air concerns over economic recovery
Small business owners worry the American economy is in a precarious position following the COVID-19…
Students’ mental health challenges multiplying
The COVID-19 pandemic is most defined as a physical health issue, with its wealth of…
What’s ahead for working women?
The details vary slightly, but the numbers don’t lie. Politico reported that as of late…
Iowa ranks seventh nationally in unemployment claims recovery
Iowa became one of 10 states to record unemployment claims last week that were lower…
Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA
Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act…
Gov. Reynolds awards mental health funding but feud over COVID-19 school aid continues
Gov. Kim Reynolds is at the center of critical funding issues surrounding schools. Ms. Reynolds…
ACT report: Online learning proves burdensome for first-year and low-income college students
While the pandemic has impacted all people greatly, first-year college students are certainly no exception.…
Iowa City mayor issues mask mandate over Gov. Reynolds’ objections
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague has issued a mask mandate due to the ongoing COVID-19…
Mercy Cedar Rapids adjusts visitor policies and safety measures
Mercy Cedar Rapids has adjusted its safety measures and visitor guidelines as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital reveals Kid Captains
Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready for…
Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Common occupations don’t pay a 2-bedroom housing wage
The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently reported that a full-time worker in Iowa would…
Linn County Public Health adopts CDC guidance, recommends masks indoors
Linn County Public Health is adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) face-covering…