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Iowa Credit Union Foundation reports record fundraising, $375,000 in 2025 investments

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation invested more than $375,000 in financial education and community programs across Iowa in 2025, marking its 30th anniversary year. The Des Moines-based foundation awarded $50,000 to six community organizations through its Financial Inclusion Grant program…

Calling all ninja warriors

If you’ve ever watched the sports competition TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” you’ve likely had…

Pandemic threatens hard-fought gains, but offers hope for change

When it comes to women in the workplace, it’s the best of times. And it’s…

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Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Duane Smith

Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Duane Smith, executive chairman of…

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Cultivating morale in unprecedented times

How do you boost employee morale amid a lengthy pandemic?

Taking the slow lane

In the race between the tortoise and the hare, it’s fair to say the owners…

Return to the office?

What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Broderick Binns

In the latest episode of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” Tom sits down with Broderick…

Insurance questions loom

It’s going to take a while to sort out just how 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic and…

More women venturing into investments, but challenges remain

Despite the notable gains made by women in the workforce in recent years, including growth…

It’s all good in the agrihood

Forget golf communities. A new $80 million development taking shape just outside Cedar Rapids will…

City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho

The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…

It’s reinvent or die for struggling retail centers

“The mall is dead, long live the mall” could easily be the 2021 motto for…

Diversity Straight Up: Equality in standardized testing

In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Trey Martin

Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Trey Martin, president of Integrated…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Hai Huynh

In the latest episode of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” Tom sits down with Hai…