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Gwen Tombergs is owner of Fresh Start Living QC, a professional packing, moving and decluttering company.

Thoughts of downsizing scare you? Simplify the process — move first

It’s time to downsize. Maybe you don’t want a big house anymore. Could be you’ve chosen a senior community for socialization? Or your doctor...

Searching for ways to grow your audience?

It’s like the old adage about a tree falling in a forest: If no one is around to hear it, does it make a...

All aboard: Training new hires is more than good policy

As a relatively new hire myself, I am well-acquainted with the value of onboarding being crucial in illuminating “the way things are done” at...

Support, celebrate QC eateries March 21-27

Quad Cities Restaurant Week begins today, March 21, and continues through Sunday, March 27. Now in its 10th year, it’s about celebrating and showcasing...

Newest QC forest preserve needs name

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” With apologies to Juliet, I’d like to...

Developing local talent into our future workforce

What can today’s youth literacy rate tell us about our region’s future? We know the Quad Cities’ economic strength is closely tied to the quality...

Do you have Meatloaf syndrome?

You’ve likely heard of Meatloaf — the late American singer and actor known for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical performances. In 1993, he...

Remove obstacles to expand Quad Cities’ workforce pool

The Quad Cities region joins communities across the nation in a talent shortage which is impacting local businesses. Each day, 10,000 baby boomers are reaching...

IMEG engineer reflects on his career path adventure

When I was growing up, I had a fascination with how things worked. I would disassemble household items and look upon the internal components...

Northwest Bank leader’s outlook predicts volatility in markets in 2022

After experiencing the shortest recession in modern history during February and March of 2020, the Federal Reserve unleashed a massive amount of stimulus measures...

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Guest column

Thoughts of downsizing scare you? Simplify the process — move first

Searching for ways to grow your audience?

All aboard: Training new hires is more than good policy

Support, celebrate QC eateries March 21-27

Newest QC forest preserve needs name

Developing local talent into our future workforce

Do you have Meatloaf syndrome?

Remove obstacles to expand Quad Cities’ workforce pool

IMEG engineer reflects on his career path adventure

Northwest Bank leader’s outlook predicts volatility in markets in 2022

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