Adam Moore's stories
A Duane Arnold Energy Center eulogy
CBJ Editorial When a prominent business or community leader dies or retires in ordinary times, there is a funeral or reception to honor them. But what happens when a prominent business or industry closes? Typically, nothing. That is the sad…
Can beer save Iowa’s small towns?
Microbreweries surface as latest strategy for struggling Main Streets By Dave DeWitte [email protected] CENTRAL CITY—In…

Blockbuster project arrives for CR’s ‘Banjo block’
A rendering showing the proposed Banjo block project in downtown Cedar Rapids. Council members hailed…

Iowa’s newest regent offers thoughts on road ahead
David Barker, speaking at West Bank’s May 1 education forum in Coralville. PHOTO ADAM MOORE…

Private dollars fuel a building boom
CBJ Editorial The Corridor had a rip-roaring multi-billion dollar construction boom after the floods of…
Innovation – with or without us
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Innovation happens every day in companies and classrooms, on…
Whistle while you work: 4 ways to be happier in your job
By Greg Dardis | Consulting Column Fifty-three percent of Americans are unhappy at work, according…
Putting EdTech center-stage
CBJ Editorial Several years ago there was a visioning process — now defunct— led by UI President Bruce Harreld, Rockwell Collins…
Great Western Bank putting down roots in CR
Melissa Schooley and Dave Parmley stand in front of Great Western Bank’s newest branch, set…

A season for bank rebrandings
The new Hills Bank logo on display in North Liberty. By Katharine Carlon [email protected]…

It’s time to get real (with your branding)
By Lynn Manternach | Guest Column There’s a lot of buzz these days about brand…
How to resolve a contractual dispute
By Jonathan Schmidt | Law Column In life, we make certain plans and agreements. Sometimes,…
Keeping SouthGate in a Corridor family
CBJ Editorial Whenever there is an acquisition of a locally owned company, there tends to…
Steampunk art gives Zeppelins its distinctive flavor
Business partner Abby Luther shows off the 24-foot-long steampunk art installation in the private dining…
UICCU Wealth Management team leaves to start rival firm
University of Iowa Community Credit Union headquarters in North Liberty. CREDIT DESIGN ENGINEERS By…
What does Google look for when ranking webpages?
By Sherry Bonelli | Guest Column The goal for any business with a website is…