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Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith

Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it.  Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are different, especially when saving and using money for education. Learning...
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Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth

As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that generate economic growth in Iowa and specifically, the Cedar...
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Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration

Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC). Since then, it has...

Who owns your marketing data?

Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling in massive amounts of information, but it essentially disappears,...
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism

The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small business owners pessimistic about the economy, but also worried...
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AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank

The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business and tech reporting, and has become an integral part...
roby smith

Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith

Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans around the office and at home as I sit here and...
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Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact on our community’s economy and livability. Each organization has...
Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are

For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within our building, working with over 900 students and adults...

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