Opinion

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Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB

Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come.  One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a…

10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech

At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead.…

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Opinion: Why AI isn’t replacing my business (yet)

“I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my…

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CBJ editorial: Denise Jamieson is our most influential pick

We congratulate Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell for being selected by our readers as the…

University of Iowa Vice President for Medical Affairs Denise Jamieson at a celebration Jan. 24 at Zion Lutheran Church. The event honored the legacy of Mercy Iowa City, which the University purchased after the hospital declared bankruptcy.

A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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Driving strategic growth for your company with a fractional CMO

Ten years ago there was little conversation about fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). Today, it’s…

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New Leader Manufacturing: Lessons learned from 85 years in business

In 1939, Highway Equipment Company was founded, making high-quality road maintenance equipment. In 2024, New…

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CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense

The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

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Opinion: Hispanic entrepreneurship is at the forefront of the American business boom

Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as…

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CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues

The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…

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Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on…

Reflecting on 20 years in Iowa: How Cedar Rapids shaped our family and future

Karl and LaNisha Cassell have written this joint column as a farewell, following Ms. Cassell’s…

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Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith

Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it.  Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are…

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The Corridor’s long-term success relies on its access to great health care

One differentiator in the long-term success of any region is talent attraction and retention. Another…

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Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth

As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that…

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