Opinion
CBJ editorial: Maintaining fiscal prudence
In recent years, Iowa has been known for its fiscal prudence. But that may be slipping. According to a March 2025 Fitch Ratings report, “the state of Iowa’s ‘AAA’ Long-Term IDR and Stable Outlook reflect Iowa’s stable economic and employment…
Building your family’s media budget for 2021
As a budget-minded participant in your place of work, you know what it’s like to…
Learning from ICR’s failure
The joint economic development venture between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City was supposed to attract…
Downs, Hayworth land city leader awards
We have long thought that the Corridor is blessed with some of the best city…
Downs, Hayworth land city leader awards
We have long thought that the Corridor is blessed with some of the best city…
The price of reliable journalism
True or False: People who can afford reliable journalism get reliable journalism, while everyone else…
The price of reliable journalism
True or False: People who can afford reliable journalism get reliable journalism, while everyone else…
Job market gains a hopeful sign
While COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon, we are heartened that Iowa’s unemployment rate continues…
News nuggets from the Corridor’s media market
The quality of journalism and the missed journalistic opportunities in a particular area say a…
Another important DeWolf gift
The generous philanthropy of Chris and Suzy DeWolf, the owners of Lil’ Drug Store Products,…
Missing Collins’ balanced portfolio
When Collins Aerospace was the independent company Rockwell Collins, it had a balanced business portfolio…
Big Ten corrects a bad call on football
CBJ Editorial “Leaders lead” is a well-known adage, but what happens when someone tries to…
Big Ten corrects a bad call on football
CBJ Editorial “Leaders lead” is a well-known adage, but what happens when someone tries to…
A major Corridor attraction arrives
CBJ Editorial Steve Shriver, the well-known business owner and serial entrepreneur from Cedar Rapids, sagely…
Media lessons from the derecho
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate When you study each generation’s “where were you…
General Mills project sends positive signal
CBJ Editorial An award of tax incentives for General Mills in Cedar Rapids by the…