Opinion
Guest opinion: Civility isn’t about politeness — it’s about respect
In an age of political tension, social media pile-ons, and “cancel culture,” the call for civility has become a popular refrain. We hear it from elected leaders, educators, pastors, you name it: “We need more civility.” Too often, that word…
Rebranding – Why we are changing to Growthland
Branding is critical to a business. It is your identity, sets you apart from the…
Supporting local chambers means supporting local businesses
Local chambers of commerce are our nation’s strongest small business advocates, providing a voice for…
Hello burnout my old friend
Early in my career, a supervisor once said to me, “Always say yes.” This came…
Rural areas make up Iowa’s soul
Relaxing with a cup of coffee at Madeline’s in Riverside, Iowa, you could hear Morgan…
Consumer connection: October is Financial Planning and Retirement Security Month
October is both Financial Planning and Retirement Security Month. Creating a financial plan during your…
COVID funds are flowing
Unfortunately, now isn’t the time to question the massive amounts of COVID monies allocated by…
Questionable journalism
I’ll never forget the calm but firm dressing down I once received as a cub…
Meeting the challenge for talent amid the COVID-19 pandemic
We are still in the war with COVID-19 and variants of the illness. Most of…
MFG Day 2021 inspires next generation of makers
On Oct. 1, The Manufacturing Institute and the National Association of Manufacturers officially kicked off…
Coe makes right choice
Congratulations to Coe College and its board of trustees for selecting David Hayes as its…
We need a vaccine mandate to save our health care system
Editor’s note: Joe Tye’s message is in response to the Sept. 20 CBJ editorial, “Employers…
The 4 things to do in a crisis
We are all operating in strange times. And at some point, you may be faced…
Three top salary negotiation tips
My recruiting career has spanned 40 years. Now I am pulling the curtain back for…
Pappajohn’s amazing legacy
We continue to believe that entrepreneurialism should be the primary economic development strategy for the…
Only 4 of 10 U.S. households paid 2020 federal income taxes
More than six out of 10 U.S households paid no federal income taxes in 2020…