Opinion
Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth Transfer is among us, presenting both challenges and opportunities for individuals and their families. According to the latest insights, $105 trillion of this wealth will…
Doubling down on Muscatine
It’s not often that the grand opening of a refurbished historic building outside of Des…
QCAIR: Empowering immigrants and refugees, enriching the Quad Cities
Founded in 2012, the Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants & Refugees (QCAIR) is a 501(c)(3)…
Prison education program deserves credit
Congratulations to Augustana College and its continuation of the Augustana Prison Education Program (APEP), which…
Understanding sales tax exemptions for manufacturers
Sales tax exemptions are powerful tools that help manufacturers reduce costs, reinvest in operations, create…
Mental health awareness demands collective action
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to reflect, speak out, and come…
Preserve ‘the Rock’
The Quad Cities experienced some economic anxiety over the past couple years when John Deere…
Unpredictable tariffs are threatening small business survival
The dream of expanding my ice cream business just got shelved – indefinitely. And I’m…
Stop rescuing — start investing
In times of crisis, our instincts often drive us to act quickly – to step…
As women increase their wealth use these tips to avoid pitfalls
Women are building their own financial legacies by earning more money than ever, as well…
St. Ambrose’s merger with Mount Mercy advances
The idea of merging two businesses is often based on achieving more growth, reducing costs,…
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…
