Opinion

Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…
CBJ editorial: CID keeps getting better
The Eastern Iowa Airport’s third annual “State of Your Airport” event on June 18 highlighted…

Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and…

AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank
The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business…

Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…

Editorial: Study reveals Duane Arnold Energy Center could be restarted
There’s a glimmer of hope to correct the region’s biggest economic blunder in a generation:…

Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths
Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…

Editorial: A path to passenger rail
There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed I-74 bridge that was…

Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City…

CBJ editorial: Joe Walder passes, P&G’s importance to Iowa City
There have only been a handful of billionaire creators in the Corridor, people who have…

NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are
For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within…

Opinion: Caitlin Clark would do for the BIG3 what she did for Iowa’s economy
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league just offered University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark $5 million to…

CBJ editorial: Agriculture troubles emerge/listen to Phil Jasper
Agriculture troubles emerge Parts of agriculture’s supply chain are showing signs of distress, with the…

CBJ editorial: Data center coup
Congratulations on Cedar Rapids’ recently announced “historic” project that will include a minimum $576 million…

Breaking barriers: SBA propelling Black-owned businesses to new heights
In the dynamic landscape of the United States’ economy, the recent upswing in small business…
