Opinion

ABI files suit over Iowa’s new PBM legislation  

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the Voice of Iowa Business since our founding in 1903. ABI’s policies are developed annually by more than 300 business leaders and approved by the Board of Directors.  ABI works…

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…

MRA: Turnover takes a turn for the better

In today’s highly competitive talent market, employers are not only challenged to recruit but also…

Parr’s impressive expansion

There are countless businesses in the Quad Cities that operate under the radar of most…

Shepherding Deere’s social responsibility

The social responsibility commitment of corporate heavyweights like Deere & Co is massive. How does…

2023

Illinois dedicates millions for early childhood care, education

As a newly minted grandparent, I have been reintroduced to the struggle today’s new parents…

Remote employees impact tax considerations for businesses

In today’s digital age, remote work has become increasingly common. However, this shift brings with…

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