Opinion

Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut unemployment taxes
This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition from a high multi-rate progressive tax to a low flat tax will not only allow taxpayers to keep more of their earned income, but it…
Support needed for college and career exploration
As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing…

Not better off
When Bruce Harreld was hired as the president of the University of Iowa in 2015…

Customer satisfaction: More than a score
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as…

Consumer connection: Financial wellness
By Sonya Sellmeyer | Guest Column Financial literacy is being able to understand personal money…

Iowa farmland values continue strong
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the…

The solar revolution
By Casey Cook | Guest Column Two keys to an effective solar policy are to…

ICR Iowa continues with modifications
CBJ Editorial Since the pandemic started there has been a noticeable quietness to the region’s…

Six facets of human needs that drive business success
In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others…

Website is critical to tell your story
By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…

Trucking continues to deliver
By Brenda Neville | Guest Column One year ago, our lives changed forever when we…

Sobering statistics
CBJ Editorial We were disappointed, but not surprised, that about 12% of Iowa small and…
UIHC’s pro-business ethos
CBJ Editorial The University of Iowa has had a love-hate relationship with the business community…
An unprecedented stretch of news
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate With all due respect to the generations of…
The nature of courageous leadership
By Jennifer Zach | Guest Column Courageous leadership is a choice, and if there is…
Creative solutions needed to keep workforce in the Corridor
By Jennifer Lawrence | Guest Column As a CBJ subscriber and 25-year local HR professional,…