Opinion
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 markets the two entities serve don’t overlap too much. This is much the same for merging…
Editorial: Two heavyweights depart
Carroll Reasoner recently retired as University of Iowa vice president for legal affairs and general…
When an entrepreneur learned to ride a bike
I have vague memories of learning how to ride a bike. Many of my friends…
Work Based Learning a rewarding workforce option
IowaWORKS can help businesses connect with Work Based Learning (WBL) opportunities that could benefit both…
Welcoming refugees essential to Iowa’s economic future
Though it’s a long drive on I-80 between Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, our regional…
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…
Ensuring nonprofits are prepared for the future
Is your nonprofit planning for the future or are you stuck in an endless loop…
Will we relive the stagflation of the 1970s?
The world economy is facing slowing growth and rising inflation, raising concerns of a return…
Summer headlines highlight power concerns
Recent headlines have warned of electricity reliability problems this summer. The 2022 Summer Reliability Assessment…
NFIB supports antitrust legislation to level digital economy
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) sent a letter of support to the U.S.…
Louisa County supervisor supports Duane Arnold Solar project
During my tenure, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors was responsible for the zoning of…
Editorial: Prospect Meadows’ big impact
The iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville might get most of the attention, but a…
How to freeze your credit to protect your identity
According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 20,000 Iowans reported being the victim of…
An Iowa business property tax switch-up
Attention Iowa business property owners: Changes are coming. On May 2, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed…
How to (properly) use a QR code
In 2014, I wrote a blog that advised not using QR codes for business until…