Opinion

CBJ Editorial: Scrap the proposed natural gas power plant
Mark Twain was quoted as saying: “Buy land, they aren’t making any more of it.” Fortunately, early leaders in Cedar Rapids heeded this advice and acquired a significant amount of land in the very southwestern portion of the city to…
CBJ editorial: Maintaining fiscal prudence
In recent years, Iowa has been known for its fiscal prudence. But that may be…

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry
A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management…

Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on…

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger
As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project…

CBJ editorial: Making progress in Johnson County
The private sector in Johnson County has taken a back seat to the successes in…

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…

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s merger with St. Ambrose advances
The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs,…

Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives
There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this…

Letter to the editor: End this damaging trade war
Next year our great country will celebrate its 250th anniversary, a monumental milestone in American…

Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’
Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…

Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact
$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last…

Editorial: Providing workforce clarity
During Iowa Governor Kim Reynold’s government realignment process several years ago, there was some confusion…

From crisis to catalyst: Post-COVID strategies for a resilient workforce
“Infinite-minded leaders understand that ‘best’ is not a permanent state. Instead, they strive to be…

Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529
What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future…

CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss
The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone…
