Opinion
Editorial: Creative destruction giving way to new growth in Iowa City
Iowa City has not been immune to the forces of creative destruction. The departures, transitions and relocation of major private-sector anchors such as ACT, Pearson, Steindler Orthopedics and Mercy Iowa City, along with the sale of MidwestOne Bank, have left…
It’s time to trust nonprofits to know their needs
Earlier in my career, I managed a nonprofit arts organization, a professional vocal group. In…
Incentivizing innovation within organizations
Innovation is the lifeblood of competitive organizations, yet consistently fostering it remains a challenge. While…
The ties that bind us: Building a regional future despite challenges from the statehouse
In July of 2024, I attended an event hosted by the CBJ that featured a…
CBJ editorial: Anne Parmley is our most influential pick
A hearty congratulations to Marty Lenss for being voted the most influential business leader in…
Opening doors to the future, right here at home
Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want…
CBJ editorial: A big deal for MidWestOne
In one of the region’s biggest news stories of the year, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Nicolet…
Who will build the Corridor’s future?
Everywhere you look in the Corridor right now, something big is going up. The Cedar…
Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…
CBJ editorial: Doing the right thing
“Don’t be evil” was the unofficial motto of Google during its early years. In 2015,…
Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…
CBJ editorial: Sierra Club gets it wrong on Duane Arnold
We are entering what many call the fourth industrial revolution. The first three revolutions were…
Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being
I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…
Opinion: Government spending does not drive economic growth
Iowa has been rated as one of the most fiscally prudent states for several years…
Opinion: The Importance of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month
As a newcomer to Cedar Rapids, I’ve been welcomed with open arms by the community.…
Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership
In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals…
