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By Jack Harris —- For years as an executive at Rockwell Collins, I worked with state universities and entrepreneurs who …
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By Chris Skogman —- The economic downturn affected American families’ finances on a variety of fronts, and reminded us of …
By Stephanie Rose and Nicholas A. Klinefeldt —- Fifty years ago, America was just waking up to the reality of environmental …
By Les Garner —- I have often said the role of The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is much like …
By Bill Strilich —- When one hears Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright or Louis Farrakhan, their message …
By Michael Shaw —- The heavy emotional and financial costs associated with domestic violence and sexual assault are creating an …
By Shirley Phillips —– I have watched with amazement some of the opinions and editorials printed about the tourism industry …
By Jennifer Bioche —- A few weeks ago during Mass, I listened to a sermon about the Catholic Church’s stance …
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By John Sorensen —- The credit union lobby is at it again. They, and a small band of large banklike …
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