Cedar Rapids Leaders Refocus on Inclusive Civic Change
In Cedar Rapids the shift toward decentralized leadership is highlighted by voices from local figures. Marion’s long-serving former mayor reflects on retirement and change, while chamber and civic voices emphasize inclusive approaches and adapting leadership to current needs.
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Amy Johnson Boyle
Cedar Rapids Area
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids
Lyle Hanson
Donald Thomas
Pate
Good Old Boys Network
Rich Patterson
Indian Creek
Coe College
James Phifer
Dan Baldwin
Greater Cedar
Enterprise
Lee Clancey
Don Canney
Terry Bjornsen
Roy Skogman
Peter Bezanson
Canney
Mor- America
Pete
Bezanson
MorAmerica Financial Corp
Morris Plan Co
Iowa
Howard Hall
Art Collins
Collins Radio Co
Rockwell Collins
Ro Foege
Mount Vernon
Kyle Skogman
Skogman Homes
Henry Royer
Hais Berthel Fisher
Mid-America Housing Partnership
MAHP
Steve Caves
Royer
USS. Bank
Merchants National Bank
Lee Liu
Coralville
Kelly Hayworth
Corbett
Hayworth
Michael Blouin
Chamber
Joe Rose
Iowa City Area Development Group
Mark Seckman
Iowa City
Ernie Lehman
Waterloo
Timothy Hurley
Cedar Rapids Leadership Gaps Prompt Calls for New Vision
The Gazette surveyed 74 leaders across Cedar Rapids and beyond to identify go to figures when action is needed. Corbett tops the list, followed by Chuck Peters, Clay Jones, and Jack Evans, while elected officials receive less notice. The piece examines a perceived leadership vacuum and rising calls for broader, cross sector consensus to spur future growth.
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Des Moines
Dubuque
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
Roger
Iowa City
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids’ Commission
Vic Klopfenstein
Marion
Gazette
Rockwell Collins
Clay Jones
Priority One
the Gazette
Physi
Jack Evans
Hall-Perrine Foundation
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Mark Leckman
Tom Aller
Alliant Energy-Interstate Power and Light
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Harold Becker
Guaranty Bank
Jack Evans Hall-Perrine Foundation
Janet.rorholm
Gazettecommunications.com
Kurt.rogahn
Lyle. Muller
Gazet
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Skogman
Hamac
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Laura Dellar
Prairie Creek
Cedar Valley Remodelers Council
Prairie Creek Nursery
Cedar Valley
Lou Delutn
Lou Dalluti
Laura Dent
Lou Delt
Westdale Mall
Wilson Ave
Wiley