Opinion
CBJ editorial: UI’s $8B economic impact should guide legislative decisions
The University of Iowa is an economic and cultural powerhouse for the region and state, supporting one of every 19 jobs in Iowa and adding about $8 billion in value annually to the state’s economy, according to a 2023 study…
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…
Editorial: Cedar Rapids’ momentum
Cedar Rapids is running on (mostly) all cylinders right now. The landing of the Sub-Zero…
Employers encouraged to complete Kirkwood’s Skills Talent Report
In February 1999, the “Skills 2000 Commission Report: Assessment of Major Employers’ Skill and Employment…
Deep customer knowledge key to marketing success
With so many dramatic shifts in marketing over the last decade, the goal of influencing…
Labor shortages killing many industries
In May 2022, after 70 years of operations, the nation’s last Howard Johnson restaurant closed…