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Editorial: Welcome to the Corridor, Juliet Abdel
Dear Ms. Abdel, Congratulations on your appointment as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. While you may be new to the Corridor, your new role places you immediately among the region’s most influential leaders. As we…
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…
Iowa becomes even more competitive
While there were certainly some social issues advanced during the last legislative session giving business…
Helping Iowa City thrive
In our last editorial, we noted Nancy Bird’s appointment as the new CEO/president of the…
Big leadership changes in Iowa City
Three of the most high profile and challenging, public sector positions in Iowa City are…
Welcome back, Kristie Fisher
The last several presidents at Kirkwood Community College, including the current one, have been exceptional…
Entrepreneurial icon John Pappajohn dies
The University of Iowa recently lost another icon. Businessman and philanthropist John Pappajohn died April…
Fundraising innovates in the Corridor
How do we fundraise for needy nonprofit organizations when our social fabric and connectivity seems…
Editorial: Iowa’s transcendent women’s basketball team
What we witnessed this past season with the hype and success of the University of…
Editorial: Collins’ important new investment
There has been a troubling spate of our region’s biggest businesses announcing job cuts over…
Health care mergers back in fashion
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be on the back burner, mergers are happening…
Editorial: Moxie’s collateral damage
In 2016, we celebrated Moxie Solar as the Fastest Growing Company in the Corridor with…
Editorial: CR’s mojo continues into 2023
Cedar Rapids arguably had its most successful business expansion year ever in 2022, with a…
Editorial: A giant passes
Former University of Iowa President Willard “Sandy” Boyd passed away in December at the age…
Editorial: Duane Arnold saga continues
Nothing is simple or easy when it comes to utilities’ energy decisions. Utility executives have…