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Time to LIFT Iowa small businesses, strengthen communities
As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project and wonder, how am I going to pay for this? More importantly – how am I going to do it with sky-high interest rates? The…
What is a regional airport (and why does it matter)?
Regional carriers are struggling to meet demand leading to fewer frequencies, suspended routes and higher…
Mental health matters; employers can promote wellness
The pandemic made many people, including leaders and managers, more aware of the importance of…
QC Heart Walk needs your help
Minutes and seconds matter when someone is having a heart attack or stroke. Often, there…
The Art of Aging: Take control of your future by being proactive
“The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained,”…
Don’t be afraid of ChatGPT
ChatGPT has arrived, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) directly into the workplace, classroom and other parts…
Why your SWOT analysis is useless
One of the traditional steps in developing a strategy begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,…
Educate yourself during National Financial Literacy Month
Financial literacy, or the ability to make sound financial decisions, can have a significant impact …
Launch your student’s search early for the best college deal and price
After the funding of your home, the cost of your student’s college experience is probably…
IowaWORKS — connecting veterans to businesses
Did you know that IowaWORKS can help your business recruit veterans who may have specialized…
School, library board elections: What’s at stake and why your vote matters
Misinformation and disinformation making it almost impossible for parents and community members to form common-sense…
Engineering: A career with endless possibilities
Riding horses has been a constant in my life since I was 4 years old.…
Why a liberal arts education is more impactful today than ever
On a Sunday evening in December many in the Augustana College community gathered around screens…
QC firm urges plan now for Google Analytics changeover
A Google tool that is key to your business is going away. What should you…
Fed inflation battle impacts markets
Stock and bond markets struggled last year as the Federal Reserve hiked rates aggressively throughout…
Cryptoasset issues in state and local taxation
In the past few years, more merchants have started accepting cryptoassets as payment and several…