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Originally from Merida, Mexico, Ana Escalante McClain first came to the United States to work in international development in Washington, D.C. She had no idea she would end up in the Midwest, owning a brewery.

Whether a worker is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” is one of the most important questions in employment law. Both are terms for people who get paid to perform work, but they also represent key distinctions in the nature of the working relationship that carry major legal consequences.

Samantha Dahlby said she “lucked into” discovering a career in software engineering after a high school teacher noticed her affinity for math and science.

Iowa City schools completed the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations for 2,000 teachers and staff Friday, and Cedar Rapids schools will complete the first round of vaccinations by the end of next week after months of uncertainty during the coronavi

Jen Winter was happy doing private engineering consulting. She wasn’t looking for a job in the public sector. Then Cedar Rapids — the state’s second-largest city — posted an opening for a public works director. She was intrigued.

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MARION — A couple of Marion pathway projects will see a lot of work this year as warmer weather approaches and walkers, runners and bicyclists start hitting the trails.

Linn County’s new Mental Health Access Center is set to open for patients in the next few weeks. The Gazette got a look at the new facility before it opens to the public.

CEDAR RAPIDS — After years of planning, Linn County’s new Mental Health Access Center is only weeks away from accepting patients.

Families of elementary and middle school students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District have choices through the magnet school lottery program.Students outside the district also can apply for a magnet school through the district’s open enrollment program.