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Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership

In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals both the strength and fragility of the invisible infrastructure holding our community together. June brought news that Clint Twedt-Ball would step down as executive director…

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: Collins’ important new investment

There has been a troubling spate of our region’s biggest businesses announcing job cuts over…

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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…

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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…

Editorial: Iowa City’s evolving chamber

Twenty years ago the idea of merging the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and…

Editorial: Eastern Iowa Airport, Kirkwood aviation program a great match

Two of the Corridor’s most important institutions came together to create another regional win-win. The…

Editorial: A much needed UIHC audit

The first step in a treatment plan is to acknowledge that you have a problem.…

Editorial: Economy continues to confuse

There are myriad economic indicators that business leaders gauge to help them thoughtfully navigate an…

Editorial: Two heavyweights depart

Carroll Reasoner recently retired as University of Iowa vice president for legal affairs and general…

Editorial: Missing nuclear power in Iowa 

It is noteworthy to point out that Germany and California are now desperately trying to…

Editorial: Randy Ramlo’s well-deserved retirement

The United Fire Group (UFG) is somewhat of a throwback company. Instead of a faceless…

Editorial: Prospect Meadows’ big impact

The iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville might get most of the attention, but a…

Editorial: Cedar Rapids’ momentum

Cedar Rapids is running on (mostly) all cylinders right now. The landing of the Sub-Zero…