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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: Providing workforce clarity

During Iowa Governor Kim Reynold’s government realignment process several years ago, there was some confusion…

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From crisis to catalyst: Post-COVID strategies for a resilient workforce

“Infinite-minded leaders understand that ‘best’ is not a permanent state. Instead, they strive to be…

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Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529

What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future…

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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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Opinion: Will Iowa businesses speak up before we lose our future workforce?

Iowa made national news in February when Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill…

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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)

Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut unemployment taxes

This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition…

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CBJ Editorial: CR finally wins a license

Good editorials provoke thought and discussion, and sometimes provide a counter argument to conventional wisdom.…

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The power of purpose-driven marketing

Your company or organization is more than a name and annual revenue. Your mission is…

CBJ editorial: Righting a massive economic wrong

It has been reported that NextEra Energy Resources is actively pursuing recommissioning the Duane Arnold…

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

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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Letter to the editor: Cedar Rapids deserves a fair chance to compete

Recently, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) visited Cedar Rapids to explore the proposed…

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Year-end financial goals: small steps, big impact

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” This quote by Leo Tolstoy reminds…

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Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap

In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood…

Jasmine Almoayyed, Kirkwood

CBJ editorial: South Dakota pipeline law fails

We were pleased to learn that the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through wide areas of…