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Opinion: Iowa’s innovation economy needs this law

An important new piece of legislation that affects Iowa’s startup ecosystem passed the Iowa Legislature earlier this month and sits on the governor’s desk awaiting her signature. SF2453 is a no-brainer: it’s a win for Iowa’s universities, Iowa’s researchers, and…

CBJ editorial: Doing the right thing

“Don’t be evil” was the unofficial motto of Google during its early years. In 2015,…

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Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…

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CBJ editorial: Sierra Club gets it wrong on Duane Arnold

We are entering what many call the fourth industrial revolution. The first three revolutions were…

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Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being

I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…

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Opinion: Government spending does not drive economic growth

Iowa has been rated as one of the most fiscally prudent states for several years…

Opinion: The Importance of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

As a newcomer to Cedar Rapids, I’ve been welcomed with open arms by the community.…

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Editorial: The value of effective nonprofit leadership

In the last few months, Cedar Rapids’ nonprofit sector experienced a leadership shift that reveals…

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Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble

Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an…

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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…

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Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers

Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may…

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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder

Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…

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CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift

There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one…

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Addressing Iowa’s health care provider shortage through design

The data is clear. There’s an alarming shortage in Iowa’s health care workforce, and it’s…

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Iowa City’s literary mission endures

Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and…

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Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB

Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several…

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