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CBJ editorial: Maintaining fiscal prudence

In recent years, Iowa has been known for its fiscal prudence. But that may be slipping. According to a March 2025 Fitch Ratings report, “the...
Kalvin Grabau Keele

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry

A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management sector: a potential short-fall of approximately 100,000 financial advisors...
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.

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 how well we align education with rapidly evolving industry...
roby smith

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 and wonder, “How am I going to pay for...
Herky strikes a pose outside of CIVCO Medical Solutions Friday, June 6.

CBJ editorial: Making progress in Johnson County

The private sector in Johnson County has taken a back seat to the successes in Cedar Rapids and Linn County over the past several...
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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 civility has become a popular refrain. We hear it...
St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

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

The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs, increasing market share and diversifying operations. And, ideally the...

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 phrase characterizes what our state government has done to...
letter to the editor Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-typing-on-laptop-computer-5710516/

Letter to the editor: End this damaging trade war

Next year our great country will celebrate its 250th anniversary, a monumental milestone in  American history. President Donald Trump has called for a year...
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.

Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’

Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen in downtown Iowa City is rampant following the excellent...

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