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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…

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Support needed for college and career exploration

As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing…

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Not better off

When Bruce Harreld was hired as the president of the University of Iowa in 2015…

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Customer satisfaction: More than a score

By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as…

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Consumer connection: Financial wellness

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

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Iowa farmland values continue strong

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

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The solar revolution

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

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ICR Iowa continues with modifications

CBJ Editorial Since the pandemic started there has been a noticeable quietness to the region’s…

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Six facets of human needs that drive business success

In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others…

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Website is critical to tell your story

By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…

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Trucking continues to deliver

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

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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,…