Guest column
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 experiencing a significant uptick in traffic, and airlines are taking...
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, the Quad Cities Chamber is on the front lines...
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 employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). As...
Evicted exhibit sheds light on growing crisis, encourages action
We often view life through two metaphoric lenses: mirrors of conscience and windows of opportunity. Mirrors reveal our true selves, stripped of all pretenses....
Penny for your thoughts with Iowa State Treasurer
Where does 007 invest his money?
In a bond market.
I can hear the groans around the office and at home as I sit here and...
IowaWORKS strives to fill high demand jobs
With a struggling economy and the ongoing recovery from the COVID shutdown, communities continue to struggle to fill high demand jobs.
In June, Iowa Workforce...
Safety-focused union contractors build community IMPACT
On June 6, the Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council celebrated a remarkable record of worksite safety overseen by local union contractors.
The 2024 IMPACT...
On-the-job learning can make life at home richer
Think about the last time you learned something new on the job. Maybe it was a tactical skill, “how to use ABC Software,” or...
Organized retail theft: Criminals target many stores in region
“It isn’t just shoplifting, and it is more than professional shoplifting.”
That was the theme of a recent seminar that Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf,...
Escape the alcohol-induced fog during Mental Health Awareness Month
We all know about Dry January, but let’s talk about giving up alcohol this May for Mental Health Awareness Month to support and even...