Tag: pandemic
Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA
Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lynn...
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 and deaths are rising around the country and locally...
Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis
The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to open jobs. In a recent op-ed, U.S. Chamber President...
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So did much of the qualitative market research being conducted....
In-person payments no longer taken at Cedar Rapids city buildings
Following the success of residents moving to alternate payment methods while city buildings have been closed due to the pandemic, the city of Cedar...
Progress and possible pain
For Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the sound of live and in-person applause at the CBJ’s...
Casey’s earnings point to greater fuel consumption, travel
Vehicle fuel consumption in Middle America is on the rise, a sign people are comfortable traveling instead of staying close to home because of...
More work, fewer hands
It’s no secret that employers have struggled with workforce issues over the past year – first with a massive loss of workers spurred by...