Jennifer DeWitt's stories
NFIB sees John Deere-FTC settlement as win for farmers
John Deere’s recent settlement in the “right to repair” antitrust lawsuit could pave the way for other small businesses to secure equal access to diagnostic repair tools, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said. In separate news releases, the…
JDC to score a star-spangled July 4th
This year’s John Deere Classic isn’t just falling on the 4th of July again —…
Williams banking on JDC’s widespread community impact
Wendy Williams’ life is driven by the details. But even after years of working up…
JDC chairs tout tournament’s lasting impact at Executive Women Day
Three women to have donned the title of tournament chair for the Quad Cities only…
Olympian Sarah Wells drives home lessons in leadership
A girl who couldn’t make her high school badminton team stood before a crowd of…
Iowa State University brings cutting-edge tools to the region’s shop floor
Iowa State University has planted new roots in the Quad Cities, giving manufacturers access to…
QC airport posts new high in May passenger traffic
More airline seats and frequency for local travelers helped drive a 6%-increase in passenger numbers…
Honor Flight QC reuniting its flight veterans
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (HFQC) is organizing a first-time reunion to bring together…
Downtown Davenport highlights $35M in projects pipeline, new branding
With dozens of shareholders and downtown businesses gathered, the Downtown Davenport Partnership looked back at…
Blackhawk Bank & Trust celebrates rebuilt Valley Center Branch
Blackhawk Bank & Trust packed the lobby of its newly rebuilt Valley Center Branch Wednesday,…
Vet TalkX examines hiring barriers facing veterans, urges employers to recruit them
That perfect job candidate might already exist in your hiring pool, but perhaps you don’t…
John Deere workers plant their support in Habitat
The same John Deere factories where workers build its signature combines, tractors and construction/forestry machines…
The Arc’s supportive housing project advances with state funding
A new housing development is moving forward in Moline that is designed to provide individuals…
The State of Childcare: No childcare, no workforce
It’s a career choice where children’s smiles, giggles and watching them grow are part of…
John Deere hiring, calling back workers in Dubuque, Davenport
John Deere announced plans today to bolster its manufacturing workforces in Dubuque and Davenport to…
Area employers share challenges, advances at QCBJ Economic Review
From artificial intelligence to cost inputs, tariffs, workforce shortages and planned capital expansions, a panel…
