Opinion
Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership
In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals both the strength and fragility of the invisible infrastructure holding our community together. June brought news that Clint Twedt-Ball would step down as executive director…
The secret sauce: How to become a more self-aware leader
By Greg Dardis | Guest Column It’s going to be twice as hard to qualify…
Do you know how your customers are shopping?
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Much of what we hear about the state of…
A safe bet on sports betting
CBJ Editorial Iowa was the first state in the nation to legalize modern riverboat gambling…
Embracing a disruptive force in Amazon
CBJ Editorial Iowa City Area Development Group President Mark Nolte stated what now seems obvious…
Helpful tips for receiving constructive feedback
By Gale Mote | Guest Column Let’s be truthful – no one likes to receive…
The debate we should be having about immigrants
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Immigrants contribute to business in the United States in…
How we talk about diversity is changing
By Christine Hawes | Guest Column Ed. note: This column first appeared as part of…
Improving health with outcome-based strategies
By Sean Williams | Health Care Column In its simplest terms, improving population health means…
Transportation bellwethers point up
CBJ Editorial The transportation industry is a leading economic bellwether because it shows the exchange…
Who needs tough questions when you have likes?
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate When your grandmother says “Well, you know what…
Tough questions for ICR Iowa
CBJ Editorial When the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Cedar Rapids Metro…
Economic optimism holds for major Iowa companies
By Georgia Van Gundy | Guest Column As we reflect on state workforce trends and…
How social media is humanizing journalism
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate “Welcome to the team, meteorologist Kalie Pluchel. Like…
How social media is humanizing journalism
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate “Welcome to the team, meteorologist Kalie Pluchel. Like…
Forget Christmas in July, plan your year-end campaign now
By Anna Patty | Nonprofits Column Once upon a time, we could spend Thanksgiving enjoying…