Opinion
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 needs. That’s a responsibility we take seriously at Kirkwood Community College. As technologies shift and workforce…
Big CEO retirements
The Great Resignation or Great Retirement isn’t limited to the average worker. It is impacting…
4 ways business owners unknowingly drain their monthly budget
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a set monthly budget that consists of the overhead…
Your brand story
With the ability to purchase anything online, the world is oversaturated with goods and services.…
Henry B. Tippie: An Iowa icon
Corridor native Henry B. Tippie, an Iowa icon, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, at the…
The state of the agricultural economy
Iowa’s economy is particularly tied to agriculture. The state is the No. 1 U.S. producer…
Consumer connection: Romance scams
February is the month of romance, but love and companionship may also involve a scam.…
Your people matter
As we enter the third year of pandemic life, no one would say that things…
Big infrastructure investments mean a brighter path ahead for tech-focused CR
Recently, Involta announced the close of the acquisition of our company by the Carlyle Group.…
Health care’s dramatic changes
Health care is one of the largest, most complicated and regulated industries. It is also…
Are you frustrated with your career search? Try altering your tactics
Have you sent a bunch of applications in response to online job postings and not…
Why I chose Iowa
When I returned to Iowa in 2012, I had spent more of my adult life…
A bold, new workforce program
We have lauded Kirkwood Community College’s ability to develop programs that create a win-win situation…
Choose a career before choosing a college
The traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics…
What are our audacious regional goals?
We have a great region in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. But, still, we could…
Vicarious liability for automobile accidents
Suppose your employees are on the road as a part of their job. In that…