Guest Editorial

Wise to end pandemic unemployment program

Everything is political or perceived as political nowadays, including Gov. Kim Reynolds’ move to end Iowa’s participation in the federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit program effective June 12, 2021, even though it is the prudent thing to do. “Federal pandemic-related unemployment…

Not better off

When Bruce Harreld was hired as the president of the University of Iowa in 2015…

University of Iowa

Customer satisfaction: More than a score

By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as…

customer satisfaction

Consumer connection: Financial wellness

By Sonya Sellmeyer | Guest Column Financial literacy is being able to understand personal money…

Consumer

Iowa farmland values continue strong

By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the…

cornfield

The solar revolution

By Casey Cook | Guest Column Two keys to an effective solar policy are to…

Solar energy

ICR Iowa continues with modifications

CBJ Editorial Since the pandemic started there has been a noticeable quietness to the region’s…

ICR Iowa

Six facets of human needs that drive business success

In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others…

human resources employees

Website is critical to tell your story

By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…

websites

Trucking continues to deliver

By Brenda Neville | Guest Column One year ago, our lives changed forever when we…

trucking

Sobering statistics

CBJ Editorial We were disappointed, but not surprised, that about 12% of Iowa small and…

An unprecedented stretch of news

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate With all due respect to the generations of…

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,…