Opinion
CBJ editorial: Making progress in Johnson County
The private sector in Johnson County has taken a back seat to the successes in Cedar Rapids and Linn County over the past several years. Johnson County stalwarts like ACT, Pearson and the Mercy Iowa City have all dwindled or…
Solar energy responsible way of generating clean, safe, home-grown energy
Alliant Energy recently announced their plans to acquire Phase I & II of the Duane…
The Armstrong legacy continues
It was recently reported that the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust, established in 2002,…
Does your organization crave finding employees to fit your culture?
Talent attraction is not simply posting on a job board and praying the best candidates…
The power of humor in advertising
Laughter is good for the soul, especially these days, when we are surrounded by what…
Thank you, Iowa
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been on the front lines leading Iowa’s economic recovery…
Infrastructure bill is good legislation
There is rarely a piece of federal legislation enacted without some burdensome unintended consequences or…
Deere strike continues
We were disappointed United Auto Workers (UAW) members in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas rejected a…
The great journalist resignation
Considering journalists’ role in a fair and just society, you’d think they’d earn a decent…
How small business owners feel about finding workers, vaccine requirements
Our nation’s economy relies on the more than 32 million small businesses that create jobs…
Everyone is ‘fine,’ until they’re not
“I’m fine.” When is the last time you have heard this phrase from someone and…
10 no-cost ways to gain market insights
Having current market insights is vital to innovative product development, smart business strategy and persuasive…
Make your voice heard, vote Nov. 2
You might be surprised to learn that the upcoming city-school election may have a bigger…
No surprise with labor poll
Any economist or pollster worth their salt can make questions, and their corresponding data, fit…
Recognizing younger leaders
This issue celebrates 40 of the region’s best and brightest leaders under the age of…
Leader, know thyself
Self-awareness is fundamental to effective leadership. Cultivating self-awareness has been cited as one of the…