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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 since our founding in 1903. ABI’s policies are developed annually by more than 300 business leaders and approved by the board of directors.  ABI works…

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 nuclear 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…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

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…

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CBJ editorial: South Dakota pipeline law fails

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

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.…

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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…

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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…

University of Iowa Vice President for Medical Affairs Denise Jamieson at a celebration Jan. 24 at Zion Lutheran Church. The event honored the legacy of Mercy Iowa City, which the University purchased after the hospital declared bankruptcy.

A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense

The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

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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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Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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