Once upon a time I had this boss who insisted that I show up each morning at 7:30. After all, he reasoned, he was there at 7:30 every day, hefting large amounts of caffeine, so I should be, too. I would point out that none of the writers I supervised were in until 8 at [...]
continue »Cedar Rapids recently has found itself atop a handful of national rankings for things like affordable homes, high-paying jobs and overall value, and city officials say the national kudos gives the community much-needed credibility in its recruiting efforts. “We have certainly received national attention as it relates to the disaster, so it’s nice to now [...]
continue »Both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City are recognized as “Best Places for Businesses and Careers” in Forbes magazine’s newest “best of” list. Cedar Rapids ranks number 11 out of the two hundred largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and Iowa City ranks number 13 among smaller metros (below 245,000 in total population.) Iowa City was ranked [...]
continue »Cedar Rapids might not be as big as some of the nation’s major economic hubs, and it might still be recovering from the devastating 2008 flood, but its job market and industrious spirit have it competing with the top U.S. markets, according to Forbes’ 13th annual list of the Best Places for Business and Careers. [...]
continue »Forbes magazine has ranked Iowa City on two new lists, reflecting the community’s economic strength, promising future and quality of life. Iowa City is ranked No. 5 for “Best Places to Begin a Career” (communities smaller than 500,000) and No. 13 on the magazine’s list of “Top College Towns for Jobs.” Matt Woolsey, Forbes.com senior [...]
continue »To hear Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News tell it, Iowa is in position to grab a bunch of college football wins this year. But Wilner, a fine college sports writer for that Bay Area paper, doesn’t say the reason is the Hawkeyes’ personnel. Wilner: “Kirk Ferentz hasn’t done [...]
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