Editorials

CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift
There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one of them makes a strategic acquisition, we take notice. Muscatine-based HNI Corporation announced earlier this month that it is acquiring Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Steelcase Inc.…
Editorial: Missing nuclear power in Iowa
It is noteworthy to point out that Germany and California are now desperately trying to…
Editorial: Randy Ramlo’s well-deserved retirement
The United Fire Group (UFG) is somewhat of a throwback company. Instead of a faceless…
Editorial: Prospect Meadows’ big impact
The iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville might get most of the attention, but a…
Editorial: Cedar Rapids’ momentum
Cedar Rapids is running on (mostly) all cylinders right now. The landing of the Sub-Zero…
Editorial: Double down on shipping and logistics
The recent Fastest Growing Companies list further illustrates the Corridor’s success and continued opportunity within…
Editorial: Celebrating Fastest Growing Companies
The Corridor Business Journal was privileged to host the 15th annual Fastest Growing Companies awards…
Opinion: Cancel the ICR Iowa brand
When a business has a product, service or brand that isn’t being embraced, typically leaders…
Opinion: The Iowa Caucuses need Obama
We were disappointed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) no longer guarantees that Iowa will…
Important CID money
The Eastern Iowa Airport is one of the Corridor region’s most important economic development drivers.…
Big CEO retirements
The Great Resignation or Great Retirement isn’t limited to the average worker. It is impacting…
Henry B. Tippie: An Iowa icon
Corridor native Henry B. Tippie, an Iowa icon, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, at the…
Health care’s dramatic changes
Health care is one of the largest, most complicated and regulated industries. It is also…
A bold, new workforce program
We have lauded Kirkwood Community College’s ability to develop programs that create a win-win situation…
What are our audacious regional goals?
We have a great region in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. But, still, we could…
Gunasekaran CBJ’s most influential again
We congratulate UnityPoint-St. Luke’s president and CEO Michelle Niermann for being selected by CBJ readers…





