Opinion

Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection

Opening doors to the future, right here at home

Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want to be when you grow up? For many students, the answer changes as quickly as they discover new interests. At Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC),…

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CBJ editorial: A big deal for MidWestOne

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Who will build the Corridor’s future?

Duane Arnold Energy Center.

CBJ editorial: Doing the right thing

Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…

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CBJ editorial: Sierra Club gets it wrong on Duane Arnold

We are entering what many call the fourth industrial revolution. The first three revolutions were…

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Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being

I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…

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Opinion: Government spending does not drive economic growth

Iowa has been rated as one of the most fiscally prudent states for several years…

Opinion: The Importance of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

As a newcomer to Cedar Rapids, I’ve been welcomed with open arms by the community.…

Caleb Knutson

Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership

In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals…

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Opinion: Renewables aren’t everything

The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable…

Renewable energy

Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble

Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an…

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Editorial: UI College of Engineering’s day in the sun

The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering is having its moment in the spotlight because…

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Small businesses are driving AI innovation for larger companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and while large corporations often dominate…

AI

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers

Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may…

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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder

Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…

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CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift

There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one…

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Addressing Iowa’s health care provider shortage through design

The data is clear. There’s an alarming shortage in Iowa’s health care workforce, and it’s…

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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.”…

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