Opinion
A path to passenger rail
There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed Interstate 74 Bridge that was 30 years in the making and one of...
Designing Augustana College’s future
Since January, I’ve joined a team of nine Augustana College campus leaders to envision the future of Augustana by developing a new campus master...
Take your family out to nation’s best minor league ballpark
Our beautiful ballpark, Modern Woodmen Park, was — for the second straight time — voted “The Best Minor League Ballpark in America” by USA...
The appropriately named Jim Victor JA Finance Park
We congratulate Junior Achievement of the Heartland for naming its Finance Park program area at the new JA Inspiration Center, which will open later...
Implement these best practices to celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the perfect time to learn more about personal finances – and utilize best practices moving forward. Financial literacy...
A vision for the future of employee benefits
In the developing landscape of the modern workplace, the significance of employee benefit trends cannot be overstated. As businesses strive to adapt to changing...
MRA: Turnover takes a turn for the better
In today’s highly competitive talent market, employers are not only challenged to recruit but also retain their top talent. Well, employers can breathe a...
Parr’s impressive expansion
There are countless businesses in the Quad Cities that operate under the radar of most residents. Sometimes that’s good, and sometimes that’s bad. Sometimes...
Shepherding Deere’s social responsibility
The social responsibility commitment of corporate heavyweights like Deere & Co is massive.
How does Moline-based Deere handle that responsibility? By employing immensely talented and...
Illinois dedicates millions for early childhood care, education
As a newly minted grandparent, I have been reintroduced to the struggle today’s new parents face when it comes to figuring out child care....
Remote employees impact tax considerations for businesses
In today’s digital age, remote work has become increasingly common. However, this shift brings with it new tax implications, particularly in the areas of...
Using AI for nonprofits’ fund development work
The use of AI in the workplace remains in its infancy. Hard to believe, but ChatGPT launched less than 18 months ago. While machines...
Thanks, Caitlin Clark
Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has helped elevate the sport across the...
A baby step toward fiscal sanity
It’s no secret that Illinois’ pension system has been financially compromised for decades due to no fiscal restraint and an unyielding appeasement of workers...
Your bottom line depends on your brand
Here’s a hot take: the goal of marketing is not only sales.
While most folks point to sales as the top line metric for measuring...
IowaWORKS: Leap into Inclusion Training helps create an inclusive workplace
Creating a strong workplace culture is vital in today’s competitive labor market.
Employers that effectively embrace the diversity of their staff are more successful. This...
Catholic higher education — an asset for Iowa and Iowans
This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students, families and state leaders have questions about value, relevance...
Three ways to preserve your company’s legacy through succession planning
Business is booming in Iowa. Over 33,000 new businesses registered with the Iowa Secretary of State in 2022, and the number has only grown...
Welcome Peter Tokar III
Congratulations to Peter Tokar III, who is starting this month as the new president and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, succeeding...
GUEST COLUMN: Beware of fake holiday shipping emails, texts
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your order: Confirming your order. Telling you it shipped. Saying...