Opinion
Editorial: Illinois business rankings improve
We’ve often been critical of Illinois’ business climate – particularly in contrast to Iowa’s – based on feedback from business owners and various national rankings. A wide disparity between the two states creates challenges for the Quad Cities region, which…
Catholic higher education — an asset for Iowa and Iowans
This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students,…
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…
Welcome Peter Tokar III
Congratulations to Peter Tokar III, who is starting this month as the new president and…
GUEST COLUMN: Beware of fake holiday shipping emails, texts
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your…
Editorial: What’s wrong with Davenport?
There was so much potential this year for the City of Davenport. It was announced…
What does the next chapter of Handicapped Development Center look like?
This is a bold question that requires forward thinking, and our entire team has worked…
Is the time approaching for your next step in life?
Starting and successfully growing a business is no small feat, but it’s when, not if…
Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach
Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help…
SAL supports statewide plan for unified childcare program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reorganize Illinois’ early childhood programs and funding sources under a…
Birdies for Charity does it again
Congratulations to the John Deere Classic and its supporters for outdoing themselves once again with…
Maximizing Success: The benefits of strategic planning with an outside facilitator
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, strategic planning is no longer a luxury – it’s a…
Playing the long game
The Quad Cities is used to playing the long game when it comes to transportation…
Celebrating manufacturing
October is National Manufacturing Month, but in Iowa and Illinois it should be celebrated and…
Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses
We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.…
Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace
The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant. Emotional wellness is the ability…
