Opinion
Iowa City’s literary mission endures
Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and co-founded the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, once said, “If you are reading poetry to each other, you are not fighting each other.” In…
Creating a vibrant workforce and community
As the mother of two grown daughters, it’s safe to say that anytime they ask…
Asking better questions
Good questions are the core of research, and properly designing them can be an underappreciated…
Iowa becomes even more competitive
While there were certainly some social issues advanced during the last legislative session giving business…
Designing companies with the customer in mind
Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) have been active in the Corridor for well over a decade.…
New Iowa law could provide boost for many businesses
A recently signed law may benefit many Iowa businesses. The new law allows pass-through entities…
Helping Iowa City thrive
In our last editorial, we noted Nancy Bird’s appointment as the new CEO/president of the…
Designing companies with the customer in mind
Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) have been active in the Corridor for well over a decade.…
The rise of the social media de-influencer
In the ever-changing world of social media marketing, there has been an unexpected twist to…
Big leadership changes in Iowa City
Three of the most high profile and challenging, public sector positions in Iowa City are…
Do your managers achieve employee engagement through clever coaching?
In my speech “Make Your Company Roar (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain) Top Performers,” the “A”…
Real business value: Gain traction for your business with EOS
Now that your vision, mission, brand, and strategic objectives are clear, it’s time to drive…
Welcome back, Kristie Fisher
The last several presidents at Kirkwood Community College, including the current one, have been exceptional…
Employers should take a stand for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in the United States in May 1949 and…
How retirement plans could set your business apart
Americans as a whole aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. In recent years, this has…
Entrepreneurial icon John Pappajohn dies
The University of Iowa recently lost another icon. Businessman and philanthropist John Pappajohn died April…
