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Letter to the editor: End this damaging trade war

Next year our great country will celebrate its 250th anniversary, a monumental milestone in  American history. President Donald Trump has called for a year of celebrations across the country, including the Great American State Fair right here in Iowa. As…

Breaking down the drivers of real estate values

As a key part of our business, we collect and analyze trends in real estate…

Registered Apprenticeship a rewarding option for business, employee

In today’s ever-changing workforce, employers have to find unique tactics to attract skilled employees.  A…

Iowa a gold standard example of fiscal responsibility

President Joe Biden and members of Congress should pay more attention to the pro-growth fiscal…

Economic headwinds and outsourcing

Here we are on the cusp of Q4, and my email is popping with requests…

Ways to measure your brand power 

One of the most common types of projects our clients ask us to design is…

The importance of discipline in investing (and football)

I’ve been blessed to have a long career, both in the financial world and as…

Let’s stop talking about work-life balance

I’ve lost count of how many companies talk about employee work-life “balance.” Magazine articles, webinars,…

Time for tax credit reform and transparency

Iowa’s historic tax reforms this year focused on lowering the income tax rates paid by…

Where did Iowa’s local COVID-19 relief funds go?

The COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, yet the federal government took over a year…

When an entrepreneur learned to ride a bike 

I have vague memories of learning how to ride a bike. Many of my friends…

Work Based Learning a rewarding workforce option  

IowaWORKS can help businesses connect with Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities that could benefit both…

Welcoming refugees essential to Iowa’s economic future

Though it’s a long drive on I-80 between Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, our regional…

Ensuring nonprofits are prepared for the future

Is your nonprofit planning for the future or are you stuck in an endless loop…

Will we relive the stagflation of the 1970s?

The world economy is facing slowing growth and rising inflation, raising concerns of a return…

Summer headlines highlight power concerns

Recent headlines have warned of electricity reliability problems this summer. The 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment…