editorial
Editorial: UI College of Engineering’s day in the sun
The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering is having its moment in the spotlight because of two of its alumni. We’ve written about Kelly Ortberg, the Iowa native and former CEO of Rockwell Collins, who is now the CEO of…
Editorial: Mount Mercy’s merger with St. Ambrose advances
The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs,…
Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’
Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…
Editorial: Providing workforce clarity
During Iowa Governor Kim Reynold’s government realignment process several years ago, there was some confusion…
CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss
The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone…
CBJ editorial: Iowa’s DOGE begins
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are getting all of the headlines…
Editorial: Support local media
The recent announcement by the Cedar Rapids Gazette that it will start delivering print copies…
Editorial: Jim Leach was ‘last of a kind’
Over the holiday season, former U.S. Congressman Jim Leach died on Dec. 11 at the…
CBJ editorial: End of an era
Two of Iowa’s most influential business advocates are retiring later this month after nearly half…
CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues
The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…
CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on…
The Corridor’s long-term success relies on its access to great health care
One differentiator in the long-term success of any region is talent attraction and retention. Another…
CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires
Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018…
CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…
Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…
Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and…
