Opinion
Culture Bright: The Quad Cities’ season of one-of-a-kind experiences
When you see the words Culture Bright, consider it a signal — something unforgettable is about to happen. It’s not a new event; it’s the next chapter in a story that began 40 years ago with Festival of Trees —…
Northwest Bank’s next chapter
The lifeblood of any local economy is its community banks. So when a long-time community…
Investing in the QC: The vital role of flying local
2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Quad Cities International Airport. We’re…
QC Chamber team assists in pro-business, legislative wins
Whether it’s economic development incentives, improving the tax climate or fighting back against bad regulation,…
Deere’s downsizing hurts
Editor’s note: This editorial appeared in the July 22, 2024, print edition of the QCBJ.…
John Deere’s downsizing hurts
The spate of layoffs from John Deere has us and others concerned about the farm…
Understanding how DOL’s salary threshold changes will impact businesses
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently enacted changes to the salary threshold for exempt…
Evicted exhibit sheds light on growing crisis, encourages action
We often view life through two metaphoric lenses: mirrors of conscience and windows of opportunity.…
What do Deere layoffs portend?
The uncertain agricultural economy, higher interest rates and pesky inflation no doubt have contributed to…
Von Maur continues to grow
The Quad Cities and beyond should be taking notice and appreciating that one of its…
Penny for your thoughts with Iowa State Treasurer
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…
IowaWORKS strives to fill high demand jobs
With a struggling economy and the ongoing recovery from the COVID shutdown, communities continue to…
$800 million data center has merit
There is much discussion about the merits of massive data centers like the $800 million…
Safety-focused union contractors build community IMPACT
On June 6, the Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council celebrated a remarkable record of…
St. Ambrose joins unique partnership with Mount Mercy
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…
On-the-job learning can make life at home richer
Think about the last time you learned something new on the job. Maybe it was…
