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CBJ editorial: ABI, others take a stand

Economic development works best when policymakers, economic development organizations and corporate leaders are aligned. Of course, that alignment doesn’t always happen. While Iowa’s state government has generally maintained a pro-business posture in recent years, a recently signed law has drawn…

Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, signed an executive order Feb. 10, 2025 establishing the state DOGE task force, joined by Emily Schmitt, general counsel for Sukup Manufacturing Co. who she chose to lead the initiative. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

CBJ editorial: Iowa’s DOGE begins

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CBJ Editorial: CR finally wins a license

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Editorial: Marion keeps shining

The accolades for the City of Marion continue to roll in. In the fall, Marion…

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Editorial: ‘Common Sense’ coming to Iowa

Alan Greenspan wrote in his biography, “The battle for capitalism is never won.” We couldn’t…

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Editorial: Thanks Caitlin Clark

Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star…

Engelmann fills another niche

There are few people in the Corridor over the past 20 years who have supported…

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Aegon doubles down in Cedar Rapids

When Corridor business leader Pat Baird retired as CEO of Aegon USA in 2010, his…

Welcoming Kristie Fisher home

We welcome back Kristie Fisher to the Corridor as the new president of Kirkwood Community…

A community hospital, if you can keep it

“A republic, if you can keep it,” was Benjamin Franklin’s famous answer when he was…

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Economy still confuses

The economy this year continues to perplex even the most knowledgeable economists. A couple of…

Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation

We have been critical of many of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and…

Regionalism is dying — Part 2

After our last “Regionalism is dying” editorial went to press, there was an announcement by…

Regionalism is dying

Regionalism isn’t dead, but it might be dying. A recent example of the continued decay…

Mercy Iowa City gets mercy

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) has a tagline on its website that…

15 years of fast companies

The Corridor Business Journal was privileged to host the annual Fastest Growing Companies awards July…

Editorial: Growing air service is good news for the region

One not-so-scientific method of determining the direction and success of a geographical region is to…

Linn Co. accepting applications for economic development funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Linn County’s Economic & Community…