Opinion

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Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers

Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may know that my wife, Aspen Lohman, is co-owner of the Corridor Media Group Inc., which publishes the CBJ and the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal…

CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues

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

QTS data center

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…

The Cassell family

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…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration

Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University…

New door decals unveiled as UIHC takes on Mercy Iowa City operations.

CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires

Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018…

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CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…

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The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor

Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…

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The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Creating a legacy

Earlier this year the Corridor Business Journal was referred to as a “legacy” media company…

Who owns your marketing data?

Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling…

Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…

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Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism

The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds