education

Aligning higher education with workforce

“How can higher education be responsive to the region’s education, training, and economic needs?” It is a compelling question, but one that isn’t always being asked or acted upon. That’s why we were pleased with the “Thrive Quad Cities” assessment…

Guest Column: Celebrate skilled trades, make workforce stronger

Manufacturers across our country — and right here in the Quad Cities — are facing…

‘All Things IT’ event set at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is opening its doors to the public for the “All Things…

African Painted Dog conservationist returns to the Quad Cities

COAL VALLEY – As part of the effort to bring African Painted Dogs to Niabi…

WIU partners with college in St. Kitts, West Indies 

MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. – Western Illinois University (WIU) and Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) of St.…