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Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa to close after 13 years
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) will permanently close after 13 years of community organizing, the organization announced this week, citing a combination of external threats, internal divisions and diminishing financial support. Founded in 2012, the Iowa…
58-year-old IC institution, the Mill, set to close its doors
People vent their frustration over President-elect Donald Trump at “Last Night in America” held at…
ACT vows to push forward with mission amid pandemic fallout
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] The new head of Iowa City-based ACT says the organization remains…
Iowa City clearing space for more seating, pickups
Small businesses sit along a quiet Linn Street on a recent weekday afternoon. A new…
Englert Theatre renovations kick off in Iowa City
The marquee at Iowa City’s downtown Englert Theatre announces that renovations are underway. CREDIT ENGLERT…
ACT announces leadership change, cost-cutting measures
Janet Godwin By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa City-based ACT announced a shake-up in its…
Latest coronavirus updates, 5/28/20
Ed. note: The CBJ is working hard to keep you up to date on the…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Bob Downer
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…
P&G recommits to Iowa City hair care production
The P&G Hair Care facility, 2200 Lower Muscatine Road, Iowa City By CBJ News Staff…
UI warns employees of possible staffing changes
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] After saying it would protect students, faculty and staff from…
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…
Ag tech startup Rantizo joins COVID-19 fight
A drone spraying seating in a stadium. CREDIT Rantizo By CBJ News Staff [email protected] …
Restaurants try to carry on as carry out dwindles
Carmen Legaspi, of La Reyna Mexican restaurant in Vinton. She says business at the establishment…
Corridor hospitals prepared as coronavirus spreads
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, shown in a file photo. CREDIT…
Make casino site a downtown catalyst
CBJ Editorial In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of…
Urban farming startup savors the salad days
Partners Chad Treloar (left) and Ted Myers launched Urban Greens three years ago in a…
