Opinion

Guest opinion: Civility isn’t about politeness — it’s about respect
In an age of political tension, social media pile-ons, and “cancel culture,” the call for civility has become a popular refrain. We hear it from elected leaders, educators, pastors, you name it: “We need more civility.” Too often, that word…
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…
Connecting the head to the body
By Ted Townsend / Guest Column I’m the first to admit that I know very…
Will 2017 be the year of the tweet?
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column Donald J. Trump is our first commander-in-chief who extensively…

