Opinion

CBJ editorial: South Dakota pipeline law fails
We were pleased to learn that the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through wide areas of the Midwest was dealt a serious blow when South Dakota voters rejected a law passed earlier this year to ease the path of that pipeline’s…
Six ways to change your workplace by saying thanks
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column Every day I work with words, helping clients articulate…
Big data and the future of VA Health Care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Guest Column As director of a VA Health Care System, I’m…
Six benefits of private equity investment
By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column Private equity gets a bad rap. There’s this view…
Effective public relations requires planning
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column Public relations planning can be a beast to tackle,…
Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and…
Debates help Iowa voters see beyond attack ads
By Joe Sheller / Media Column I am a fan of election year political debates…
How Twitter can benefit your business
By Sherry Bonelli / Guest Column Nearly one-third of the world uses social networks regularly.…
Why Jeff Bezos cares so much about writing
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column I try to learn from the best minds, and…
Make a good impression by avoiding these 7 handshakes
By Stacey Hanke / Guest Column Have you ever wondered what your handshake says about…
Partnering strengthens community hospitals
By Sean Williams / Guest Editorial With a few exceptions, the hospitals in Iowa are…
Your personal brand can boost your business brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a CEO, an entry-level employee…
Five trends reshaping politics & media in 2018
By Joe Sheller / Media Column A half-page advertisement appeared in the Sept. 13 edition…
Stay vigilant to avoid premises liability
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Personal injuries can arise in a wide variety of…
Leveraging the details of your data
By Ryan Shenefelt / Guest Column In a world aflutter with marketing buzzwords like gamification,…
Can you afford not to train your employees?
By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column Employee retention is always at top of mind for…