Editorials
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: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires
Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018…
CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…
Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…
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…
Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…
Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City…
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…
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…
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…
Editorial: Marion keeps shining
The accolades for the City of Marion continue to roll in. In the fall, Marion…
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…
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…
