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Guest opinion: Civility isn’t about politeness — it’s about respect
In an age of political tension, social media pile-ons, and “cancel culture,” the call for civility has become a popular refrain. We hear it from elected leaders, educators, pastors, you name it: “We need more civility.” Too often, that word…
Customer satisfaction: More than a score
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as…
Consumer connection: Financial wellness
By Sonya Sellmeyer | Guest Column Financial literacy is being able to understand personal money…
Iowa farmland values continue strong
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the…
The solar revolution
By Casey Cook | Guest Column Two keys to an effective solar policy are to…
Six facets of human needs that drive business success
In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others…
Website is critical to tell your story
By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…
Trucking continues to deliver
By Brenda Neville | Guest Column One year ago, our lives changed forever when we…
The nature of courageous leadership
By Jennifer Zach | Guest Column Courageous leadership is a choice, and if there is…
Creative solutions needed to keep workforce in the Corridor
By Jennifer Lawrence | Guest Column As a CBJ subscriber and 25-year local HR professional,…
Iowa can address its digital divide with broadband vouchers
By Brent Skorup and Michael Kotrous | Guest Column Gov. Kim Reynolds has an ambitious plan…
Perform a platform audit to improve performance
By Jen Neumann | Guest Column It happens every year at budget time. Our accountant…
Clean energy already provides reliable baseload power
By Katie Rock | Guest Column Our energy system is in the midst of a…
How much is a trillion?
By Elliott G. Smith | Guest Column The U.S. national debt has climbed to over…
Keeping your virtual meetings productive
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is challenging enough to plan and facilitate a…