Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Bruce Teague
In the latest episode of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” Tom and Bruce discuss his arrival in Iowa City as a teenager, and working as a business owner and public official in the age of COVID and Black Lives Matter. Presented by West Bank.
Recent News
Loyal to Local campaign encourages local shopping
November 13, 2020A new grassroots campaign, Loyal to Local, will launch Nov. 16 to increase support of small businesses.
Cedar Ridge becomes Iowa’s best-selling bourbon
November 13, 2020Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon is the state’s top-selling 750 ml. bourbon, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
Diversity Straight Up: ‘Looking Up’ and driving change
November 11, 2020In the Season 2 debut of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Michele Sullivan, former Caterpillar executive, TED presenter and now author, about growing up different, starting tough conversations, and her new book, “Looking Up.”
Godwin named permanent CEO at ACT
November 10, 2020Janet Godwin has been named the permanent CEO of ACT Inc., the Iowa City-based nonprofit learning organization.
Heavy demand, disruptions keep appliance customers waiting
November 9, 2020It started with toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now the list of pandemic-related shortages is growing longer, with a months-long backlog of undelivered appliances causing frustrations for Americans riding out the crisis at home.
Consulting
Learning from ICR’s failure
November 16, 2020CBJ Editorial
The joint economic development venture between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City was supposed to attract businesses and talent, foster cooperation and ultimately create an economic development organization uniting both ends of the Corridor.
Downs, Hayworth land city leader awards
November 9, 2020CBJ Editorial
We have long thought that the Corridor is blessed with some of the best city managers anywhere. They are a big reason why our communities are so strong and vibrant.
The price of reliable journalism
November 9, 2020By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate
True or False: People who can afford reliable journalism get reliable journalism, while everyone else is stuck with sketchy news-ish looking stuff that can’t be trusted.
Preparing for open enrollment during a pandemic: Add dental/vision benefits for healthy employees
Iowa dentists resume business with new look
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