opinion

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers
Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may know that my wife, Aspen Lohman, is co-owner of the Corridor Media Group Inc., which publishes the CBJ and the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal…
10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech
At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead.…

Opinion: Why AI isn’t replacing my business (yet)
“I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my…

CBJ editorial: Denise Jamieson is our most influential pick
We congratulate Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell for being selected by our readers as the…

A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities
As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense
The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues
The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…

Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

Reflecting on 20 years in Iowa: How Cedar Rapids shaped our family and future
Karl and LaNisha Cassell have written this joint column as a farewell, following Ms. Cassell’s…

Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith
Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it. Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are…

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…

Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth
As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that…

Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration
Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University…

CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…

The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor
Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…

Who owns your marketing data?
Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling…
