Opinion

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger
As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project and wonder, “How am I going to pay for this?” More importantly, “How am I going to do it with sky-high interest rates?” The first…
The little news show that could still chugging
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column This month marks the anniversary of one of the…
Relationships are foundation of success
By Gale Mote / Guest Column I believe that Dale Carnegie had it right when…
Build trust from the start to retain customers
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Trust is in short supply these days with data…
Should the road to litigation be the one less traveled?
By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column What are some considerations to remember when deciding whether…
Decoding the Wikileaks CIA breach: What does it mean to you?
By Aaron Warner / Guest Column On March 7, WikiLeaks released the largest-ever publication of…
Creating a path for mental health care
By Tim Charles / Guest Column Nearly 123,000 Iowa adults live with a serious mental…

Finding real-life meaning in axioms
By John Langhorne / Guest Column In a recent series of conversations with a…
How much do you need to save to hit the $1 million mark?
By Jon Bancks / Guest Column Imagine this scenario: You’re 25 years old and working…
Dedicated writers are the true face of journalism
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column Where is the best, public-service oriented journalism available where…
The importance of nonprofit advocacy
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column We depend upon nonprofit organizations to be part of…
Spreading the love with successful communication
By Nancy Garberson / Guest Column In the last 10 years, public relations and corporate…
Six steps to more effective email
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column Last year, the average employee sent and received 123…
Make openness a core value of your team
By Gale Mote / Guest Column Many of the teams I work with have openness…
Tips to make tax time run more smoothly
By Ying Sa / Guest Column At Community CPA & Associates, we are in…
Marion makes its mark
CBJ Editorial It’s a good time to be a Marionite. While typically overshadowed by neighboring…

