Opinion
Why population trends matter across Iowa
Across Iowa and much of the Midwest, communities are asking a similar question. How do we attract and retain the people needed to support long-term economic growth? That question was the driving force behind the “Count Me In” Cedar Valley…
Pay your team to innovate in 2024
I spend a lot of time thinking about technology and the future (and yes, not…
Editorial: Thanks Caitlin Clark
Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star…
The New ‘Rules’ of business etiquette in the 2020s
Does it seem like the rules of doing business are constantly changing? One minute, it’s…
Engelmann fills another niche
There are few people in the Corridor over the past 20 years who have supported…
Iowa football and what stays the same
There’s a great little tradition in Iowa City called the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Local…
Why smart businesses should invest in marketing despite inflation
As high inflation continues to loom large over the United States, it’s a natural reaction…
Aegon doubles down in Cedar Rapids
When Corridor business leader Pat Baird retired as CEO of Aegon USA in 2010, his…
Focused partnerships; focused growth
Regional collaboration, with a focus on public-private partnerships, fuels economic vitality. That was the resounding…
How to keep the good ideas flowing
Imagine you have a fantastic idea that you think will do great things for your…
Regular check-ups protect your brand health
For many organizations, the most valuable asset is their brand. A brand typically makes a…
Welcoming Kristie Fisher home
We welcome back Kristie Fisher to the Corridor as the new president of Kirkwood Community…
Are you frustrated with posting resumes with no responses?
Many career searchers immediately look at job boards when looking for a new job. Unknowingly,…
A community hospital, if you can keep it
“A republic, if you can keep it,” was Benjamin Franklin’s famous answer when he was…
Community hospitals ensure affordable, accessible health care
Mercy Iowa City Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal bankruptcy court in August.…
Saving a beloved hospital
I was waiting in the emergency room at Mercy Iowa City, killing time by working…
