Opinion

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 firsthand how safety has become an increasing priority given what we see nationally, regionally and locally. As a parent, I did not always know how…
‘Better together’ is right message
CBJ EDITORIAL We have continually been impressed by the collaboration and vision of Johnson County’s…
COVID-19 has shaken our economic pillars
CBJ Editorial The two biggest economic players in the Corridor are the University of Iowa…
Banking on public relations in a digital world
By Betsy McCloskey | Guest Column Banking used to be simple. Consumers maintained accounts and loans…
Regionalism takes a step back
CBJ Editorial ICR Iowa, the joint venture between the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and…
Bracing for bad numbers
CBJ Editorial “We are going to see economic data for the second quarter that’s worse…
15 ways to support local journalism now
By Joe Coffey| The Fifth Estate News that the Gannett-owned Iowa City Press-Citizen will no…
The only message customers want from you
By John Graham | Sales Column While our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely…
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD)…
Small businesses need more relief
CBJ EDITORIAL Federal relief money to blunt the impact of the COVID-19 crisis is starting…
Why EDI&E matters now more than ever
Guest Column | By Alfred Ramirez, Sarika Bhakta, Anthony Arrington, Nicholas Ford and Joe Coffey…
Why EDI&E matters now more than ever
Guest Column | By Alfred Ramirez, Sarika Bhakta, Anthony Arrington, Nicholas Ford and Joe Coffey…
Understanding changing needs in times of crisis
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the behaviors of customers…
Letter: More clarity (and funding) needed for PPP
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the global economy and its impact on Corridor businesses and…
Positive actions your small business can take now
By Brenda LaMarche | HR Column The entire country has been affected by the coronavirus…
Raytheon era begins at Collins Aerospace
CBJ Editorial The merger of Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. on April 3 ushered…





