pandemic
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…
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…
Governor Reynolds sued for denying jobless Iowans federal pandemic assistance
A potential class-action lawsuit claims Gov. Kim Reynolds’ refusal to pay pandemic-related jobless assistance to…
Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture
Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…
‘Brave New Work’ author: Embrace change
Most workplace practices are inherited from generations past, but in the face of changing circumstances,…
ACT sells campus building to Iowa City Community School District
ACT has agreed to sell the Tyler Building on its main campus to the Iowa…
Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has…
ACT report reveals disparities in college prep opportunities due to COVID-19
ACT, based in Iowa City, released new survey data recently showing strong links between participating…
Construction employment dips In January despite record rise in wages
Construction employment dipped by 5,000 jobs between December and January even though hourly pay rose…
Newsmakers: The Great Resignation — concern or catalyst?
JUL 5 Imagine if 25% of your workforce quit tomorrow. Labor statistics and numerous surveys…
Shop local
There are so many reasons to buy from small, locally-owned retailers that the feel-good of…
Hello burnout my old friend
Early in my career, a supervisor once said to me, “Always say yes.” This came…
Online certifications offer Iowa residents a needed career switch
The economic hardships of the last 18 months revealed vulnerabilities in countless industries across the…
FlexJobs report: 75% of unemployed parents waiting for right job opportunity
For parents looking to return to the workforce following a rocky pandemic, there are a…
What’s ahead for working women?
The details vary slightly, but the numbers don’t lie. Politico reported that as of late…