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CBJ editorial: ABI, others take a stand

Economic development works best when policymakers, economic development organizations and corporate leaders are aligned. Of course, that alignment doesn’t always happen. While Iowa’s state government has generally maintained a pro-business posture in recent years, a recently signed law has drawn…

CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss

The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone…

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CBJ editorial: Iowa’s DOGE begins

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are getting all of the headlines…

Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, signed an executive order Feb. 10, 2025 establishing the state DOGE task force, joined by Emily Schmitt, general counsel for Sukup Manufacturing Co. who she chose to lead the initiative. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Editorial: Support local media

The recent announcement by the Cedar Rapids Gazette that it will start delivering print copies…

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Editorial: Jim Leach was ‘last of a kind’

Over the holiday season, former U.S. Congressman Jim Leach died on Dec. 11 at the…

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CBJ editorial: End of an era

Two of Iowa’s most influential business advocates are retiring later this month after nearly half…

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CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues

The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…

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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…

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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…

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CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…

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Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…

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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…

Greater Iowa City Inc. is welcoming summer interns to join Ignite IC and foster connections to the community. workforce

Editorial: Study reveals Duane Arnold Energy Center could be restarted

There’s a glimmer of hope to correct the region’s biggest economic blunder in a generation:…

Workers perform maintenance at the Duane Arnold Energy Center after the plant was shut down for refueling.

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose

It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…

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Editorial: A path to passenger rail

There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed I-74 bridge that was…

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