Opinion
With Edgar’s death, nation lost true statesman, caring leader
There are traits that we hope our elected officials have or at least aspire to: Integrity. Transparency. Fiscal responsibility. Ethical behavior. And, the ability to take into consideration different points of view. But in today’s hyper-partisan world where ethics and…
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…
Organized retail theft: Criminals target many stores in region
“It isn’t just shoplifting, and it is more than professional shoplifting.” That was the theme…
Project Gateway – investing in the QCIA
Airports are in an arms race to be more accommodating to travelers and thus more…
Escape the alcohol-induced fog during Mental Health Awareness Month
We all know about Dry January, but let’s talk about giving up alcohol this May…
Nonprofits are an undeniable economic driver
Nonprofits are an undeniable economic driver — the more than 4,000 Quad Cities nonprofits make…
A path to passenger rail
There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed Interstate 74 Bridge that…
Designing Augustana College’s future
Since January, I’ve joined a team of nine Augustana College campus leaders to envision the…
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 appropriately named Jim Victor JA Finance Park
We congratulate Junior Achievement of the Heartland for naming its Finance Park program area at…
Implement these best practices to celebrate Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the perfect time to learn more about personal finances…
A vision for the future of employee benefits
In the developing landscape of the modern workplace, the significance of employee benefit trends cannot…
