Opinion
Davenport club marks 85 years of optimism
“Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.” That is the opening line of the Optimist Creed. It was first heard in the Quad Cities following the Nov. 20, 1940, chartering of what would…
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…
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…
