Opinion

Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City and Corridor’s regional business community for decades. But will its importance continue after its recent “partnership” with Nexus Capital Management LP, a Los Angeles-based private…
Examining attitudes, perceptions and actions
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In a recent meeting with a group of people,…
Summer is the season for self improvement
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial Have you heard of Stephen Covey’s time-management tool? The…
Fundraising a fundamental board responsibility
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial The question I’m most frequently asked when working with…
Investors need to understand their risk
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard…
The Affordable Care Act: The Key to Open
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial There are currently 23 million self-employed entrepreneurs in the…
How to build trust in a team
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Without trust, teams cannot and will not function effectively.…
When the government gets it right: supporting ESOPs
By Jerry L. Ripperger / Guest Editorial Sometimes the government gets it right. The recent…
Throw a little gas on the fire
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial How’s your content marketing working? Is it sparking the…
Medical home model, if used correctly, offers proper patient care
By Tim Charles and Dr. Timothy Quinn / Guest Editorial “Medical home” is a buzz-phrase…
Advice for a fine career and life
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial Recently, I had the opportunity to teach an MBA…
Exports, imports important in Iowa
By Jeff Albright / Guest Editorial When Iowans think about the economy of Iowa, few…
Toning down gestures during presentations
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You’re the presenter and you’re prepared. You walk to…
Young entrepreneurs proud to be called business owners
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial A survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent…
Are you an engaged nonprofit board member?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial One of the frequent concerns that I hear from…
Retirement planning help for baby boomers
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Nearly 80 million baby boomers, people born between 1946…