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CBJ editorial: Doing the right thing

“Don’t be evil” was the unofficial motto of Google during its early years. In 2015, “do the right thing” became the new motto after the formation of its parent company, Alphabet. That “do the right thing” really hit home last…

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry

A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management…

Kalvin Grabau Keele

Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students

Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on…

The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger

As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project…

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CBJ editorial: Making progress in Johnson County

The private sector in Johnson County has taken a back seat to the successes in…

Editorial: Mount Mercy’s merger with St. Ambrose advances

The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs,…

St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives

There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.”  Unfortunately, this…

Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’

Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…

The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade, fix! Coffee and several office and residential units.

Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact

$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last…

Editorial: Providing workforce clarity

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

workforce

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…

Startups, workforce

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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