Opinion
Families gain long-term tax relief under One Big Beautiful Bill
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come. One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a permanent…
Iowa’s role in restoring America’s maritime dominance
President Trump’s Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance Executive Order was issued on April 9, 2025. Iowa…
Replace Centennial Bridge
The Quad Cities is all about bridges: the new, magnificent Interstate 74 bridge; the ill-fated…
Shelter in Place a solution for all communities concerned about homeless
Each year the Quad Cities has a Low-Barrier Winter Overflow Shelter from December to April…
2025 turning into ‘dream year’ for Clinton projects
When Clinton, Iowa, business leaders developed the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air over two decades…
Lessons in succession planning – from the sauna
Regular sauna use – 15-20 minutes, two to four times a week — provides numerous…
Leveraging the river
Up and down the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities region has been making incremental strides…
Getting back to business: three things that never change
As the business world shifts and adapts in response to cultural conversations, economic demands, and…
Aligning higher education with workforce
“How can higher education be responsive to the region’s education, training, and economic needs?” It…
Labor/management groups stand united against Iowa SF 603
The Iowa Senate’s passage of Senate File (SF) 603 threatens the construction industry, undermining local…
Now or never
Everyone knows that Chicago dominates the political climate in Illinois. That puts downstate priorities, which…
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel…
Corridor casino bid amplifies need to invest in QC tourism
I was recently invited by my counterpart in Irving, Texas, to discuss gaming and destination…
Mindrup has a plan for WIU
Leading an institution of higher education is no easy task, particularly if it is smaller…
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative…
More tax changes in 2025
The start of 2025 ushered in several significant tax law changes in Iowa and Illinois.…
