Opinion
Opinion: Renewables aren’t everything
The Iowa Environmental Council’s 2024 Electric Generation Condition of the State report has generated considerable discussion about the Trump administration’s decision to roll back green energy incentives, including those supporting renewable projects. While many editorialists have criticized this policy shift,…
Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…
CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift
There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one…
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…
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.”…
Iowa City’s literary mission endures
Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and…
Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several…
Editorial: Welcome to the Corridor, Juliet Abdel
Dear Ms. Abdel, Congratulations on your appointment as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…
Opinion: A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs
Like many of you, I understand what it feels like to lead in a world…
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,…
