Opinion

Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve witnessed tremendous technological integration across Iowa’s key industries — manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and health care. These sectors haven’t just adapted to new technologies; they’ve leveraged…
Why confidence makes all the difference
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column My work as a dad and as the president…
Critical elections in Marion and IC
CBJ Editorial All elections matter, but perhaps the two of the Corridor’s most important elections…
Vote for fresh voices for IC Council
Guest Opinion Downtown Iowa City is a thriving success story worth celebrating. As proud local…
Make simplicity part of your brand
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column It’s a complex world out there. We are inundated…
Should we give publicity to a mass killer?
By Joe Sheller / Guest Column I was a bit startled and irritated when I…
A vibrant library makes business sense
By Mary Quass & Patrick Deignan / Guest Opinion On Nov. 3, the citizens of…
‘Progressive’ leadership needed
By Casey Cook / Guest Opinion At the CBJ’s city managers’ forum held recently in…
Why good behavior is profitable
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In my last article, I opened with an overview…
Bigger board isn’t always better
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit…
Do you walk the ethics talk at work?
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Whenever there’s news of a corporate financial scandal or…
Serving the vulnerable among us
By Ted Townsend / Guest Editorial What I should be writing about this month is…
To whine or wine?
By Maggie Mowery / Guest Editorial Have you ever caught yourself whining a bit too…
Capturing the “big magic” with creativity
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial By all accounts, Elizabeth Gilbert is a media pro.…
Empathy and relationship building
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Empathy is a core skill for building sound relationships,…
Gazette and Gray gamble on future of TV
By Joe Sheller / Guest Editorial Welcome to America, Cedar Rapids. This is a country…

