Guest column's stories
With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader
There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to: Integrity. Transparency. Fiscal responsibility. Ethical behavior. And, the ability to take into consideration different points of view. But in today’s hyper-partisan world where ethics and…
Women Veterans of the QC launched
One of the best ways to honor and thank veterans on Veterans Day is to…
FTC Consumer Alert: After a disaster, make your donations count
Many communities are experiencing devastating losses from recent hurricanes, and no one knows how long…
Cancer Support Community continues and expands reach of Gilda’s Club QC
This November marks 26 years Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club…
Coaching versus mentoring
Many people use the terms coach and mentor interchangeably, but there are important distinctions. Both…
The next phase for our Center for Nonprofit Excellence
When we launched the new Quad Cities Community Foundation Center for Nonprofit Excellence last summer,…
National Recovery Month celebrates transformations, renewed relationships, and hope
In the world of drug and alcohol counseling, no two stories are alike. It’s a…
The strategic advantage of partnering with an executive search firm
Ask any business about their most common and costly challenges, and you will more than…
ImpactLife embraces collaboration, innovation to improve patient outcomes
Throughout my 21-year career in health care leadership and as a long-time Quad Citizen, I…
Investing in the QC: The vital role of flying local
2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Quad Cities International Airport. We’re…
QC Chamber team assists in pro-business, legislative wins
Whether it’s economic development incentives, improving the tax climate or fighting back against bad regulation,…
Understanding how DOL’s salary threshold changes will impact businesses
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently enacted changes to the salary threshold for exempt…
Evicted exhibit sheds light on growing crisis, encourages action
We often view life through two metaphoric lenses: mirrors of conscience and windows of opportunity.…
Penny for your thoughts with Iowa State Treasurer
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…
IowaWORKS strives to fill high demand jobs
With a struggling economy and the ongoing recovery from the COVID shutdown, communities continue to…
Safety-focused union contractors build community IMPACT
On June 6, the Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council celebrated a remarkable record of…
