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What I’ve learned about Iowa manufacturing after 100 conversations
The best manufacturers aren’t defined by what they make. They’re defined by how they develop people. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing more than 100 manufacturing leaders across Iowa, first as host of The Iowa…
Why population trends matter across Iowa
Across Iowa and much of the Midwest, communities are asking a similar question. How do…
Opinion: Payroll is easy to ignore — until it isn’t
Payroll usually starts out simple. A business hires its first employee. Someone runs payroll every…
Opinion: Why can’t the IRS do our taxes for us?
April 15 will soon be here. Have you filed your taxes yet? That question causes…
Opinion: Protecting community banks as stablecoins go mainstream
If you’ve heard the word “stablecoin” and thought it sounded like something built for Wall…
Opinion: Let’s use cancer reduction methods that work
As a lifelong tobacco control and cancer control advocate, I’ve seen firsthand what truly saves…
Opinion: Preparing for tax season
Tax season is often met with a sense of dread, and it’s no wonder why.…
Opinion: Iowa’s energy future depends on building again
America became a strong and prosperous nation because it built things. We built farms, factories,…
It’s time to trust nonprofits to know their needs
Earlier in my career, I managed a nonprofit arts organization, a professional vocal group. In…
Incentivizing innovation within organizations
Innovation is the lifeblood of competitive organizations, yet consistently fostering it remains a challenge. While…
The ties that bind us: Building a regional future despite challenges from the statehouse
In July of 2024, I attended an event hosted by the CBJ that featured a…
Opening doors to the future, right here at home
Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want…
Who will build the Corridor’s future?
Everywhere you look in the Corridor right now, something big is going up. The Cedar…
Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…
Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…
Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being
I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…
