Editorials

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 years. Johnson County stalwarts like ACT, Pearson and the Mercy Iowa City have all dwindled or…

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CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss

Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, signed an executive order Feb. 10, 2025 establishing the state DOGE task force, joined by Emily Schmitt, general counsel for Sukup Manufacturing Co. who she chose to lead the initiative. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

CBJ editorial: Iowa’s DOGE begins

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CBJ Editorial: CR finally wins a license

CBJ editorial: CID keeps getting better

The Eastern Iowa Airport’s third annual “State of Your Airport” event on June 18 highlighted…

Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City

The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and…

Greater Iowa City Inc. is welcoming summer interns to join Ignite IC and foster connections to the community. workforce

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose

It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…

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Editorial: ACT’s next phase

American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City…

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CBJ editorial: Joe Walder passes, P&G’s importance to Iowa City

There have only been a handful of billionaire creators in the Corridor, people who have…

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, died March 26

CBJ editorial: Agriculture troubles emerge/listen to Phil Jasper

Agriculture troubles emerge Parts of agriculture’s supply chain are showing signs of distress, with the…

Amana Farms is joining Cargill's regenerative agriculture program.

Editorial: Saving local journalism is in everyone’s best interest

Local journalists, and the publications that they contribute to, are currently standing at the base…

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Editorial: Marion keeps shining

The accolades for the City of Marion continue to roll in. In the fall, Marion…

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Editorial: Thanks Caitlin Clark

Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star…

Engelmann fills another niche

There are few people in the Corridor over the past 20 years who have supported…

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Aegon doubles down in Cedar Rapids

When Corridor business leader Pat Baird retired as CEO of Aegon USA in 2010, his…

Welcoming Kristie Fisher home

We welcome back Kristie Fisher to the Corridor as the new president of Kirkwood Community…

A community hospital, if you can keep it

“A republic, if you can keep it,” was Benjamin Franklin’s famous answer when he was…

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Economy still confuses

The economy this year continues to perplex even the most knowledgeable economists. A couple of…

Illinois’ important pro-growth legislation

We have been critical of many of Illinois’ legislative policies which negatively impact business and…