COVID-19
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 that helped the U.S. recover from the many of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Although COVID-19 is still a public health threat, the…
Insurance questions loom
It’s going to take a while to sort out just how 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic and…
More women venturing into investments, but challenges remain
Despite the notable gains made by women in the workforce in recent years, including growth…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…
It’s reinvent or die for struggling retail centers
“The mall is dead, long live the mall” could easily be the 2021 motto for…
Common Table offers rare experience
Sarah Goettsch describes herself as fortunate. So, one day in the fall of 2019, when…
Freeze-dried for all
When you hear the term “freeze-dried foods,” what impressions come to mind?
Despite unknowns, Iowa grocers increase stake in e-commerce
Corridor stores are moving fast to keep expanding their offerings – adding new digital options…
Edtech’s moment of truth
Edtech was already a fast-growing industry pre-pandemic, with a market set to rise from $160…
Curbing the pandemic
With the possibility of a third COVID-19 vaccine being approved soon, health officials hope to…
Family-owned communications company helps build Iowa’s 5G future
With federal and state governments pledging big money to bridge the state’s urban-rural digital divide…
Panel: Heading into 2021 with renewed hope
Five business leaders discussed recovery from the ‘double whammy’ of the pandemic and the derecho…
Scratching a niche
Eco Lips will nearly double its space at its new Cedar Rapids facility, located in…
Leaders prepare for a rebuilding 2021
If there’s one thing the 15 business leaders participating in this year’s Year Ahead forecast…
Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list
When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated…
Procter & Gamble Beauty Care has big year in Iowa City
P&G’s Iowa City plant added Safeguard liquid hand soap, one of the company’s fastest growing…
