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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…

Iowa Capitol

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry

A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management…

Kalvin Grabau Keele

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…

The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

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…

roby smith

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…

PEXELS

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s merger with St. Ambrose advances

The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs,…

St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

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…

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Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’

Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…

The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade, fix! Coffee and several office and residential units.

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…

workforce

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…

Startups, workforce

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…

roby smith

CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss

The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone…

A red sign reading "Sorry we're closed" hangs in a window.