Opinion

Introducing financial literacy to your children

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, financial literacy is more important than ever. A recent study by Bank of America found that with today’s high cost of living, nearly half of Gen Z remains financially dependent on others. While financial…

Union roofers unite on NorthPark repair project

On April 4, 2023, a massive hailstorm pounded the NorthPark Mall in Davenport. The insurance…

Let IowaWORKS help with your workforce success

Did you know IowaWORKS has a local Business Services Team that includes partners and professionals…

The business of engaging with refugees in the QC

Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon…

No closure in apartment collapse

The May 28, 2023, tragic partial collapse of an apartment complex at 324 Main St.,…

The Davenport

QC lawmaker fills Iowa’s No. 2 seat 

In politics and governance it used to be an admirable trait to be able to…

New year demands new mindset, approach to ending poverty

It is a new year; filled with new agendas, goals, outlooks and perhaps, new challenges.…

Project NOW poverty

ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region

The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point…

Jim Leach: ‘Last of a kind’

Over the holiday season former U.S. Congressman Jim Leach died on Dec. 11, 2024, at…

From the Mississippi to the mountains: Culture matters and it always will

The jagged peaks of Montana rise spectacularly around us, a stunning backdrop for this new…

John May is our pick

We congratulate Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn for being selected by QCBJ readers as the…

Corn Belt Port amplifies the Mississippi

The Mississippi River is the most important asset to the Quad Cities region. Unfortunately, for…

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RIP, Gerald “Jerry” L. Butts

When new economic development or civic efforts are launched in any community or region, it…

Renew Moline

Registered Apprenticeships boosting Iowa’s future workforce 

Today’s ever-changing workforce can often create challenges for businesses, and require innovative solutions to meet…

Women Veterans of the QC launched 

One of the best ways to honor and thank veterans on Veterans Day is to…

FTC Consumer Alert: After a disaster, make your donations count

Many communities are experiencing devastating losses from recent hurricanes, and no one knows how long…