Opinion
What employees want in 2026 — and how employers are adapting
As we move through 2026, employers continue to refine the fundamentals of the employee experience. Two recent MRA studies — our HR Trends for 2026 Hot Topic Survey and the National Business Trends Survey — reveal a consistent theme: employees…
IMEG’s M&A award
There are few companies in any industry in the Quad Cities that have had as…
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…
Muscatine companies make waves
Muscatine has for a long time had an amazing number of big, successful businesses that…
Healthcare mergers back in fashion
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be on the back burner, mergers are happening…
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…
Deere’s great run
When Deere & Co. does well, the Quad Cities typically does well. And 2022 was…
Celebrate Buffalo Bill’s birthday in LeClaire
Quad Citians are invited to join the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire on Sunday, Feb.…
Bustos’ solid service continues
We have always appreciated former U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos’ approach to representing the Quad Cities…
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…
Editorial: Bordering states’ laws challenge QC region
The difference between the regulatory and business climates in Iowa and Illinois couldn’t be more…