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Support a modern, centralized police facility for Bettendorf
Public safety is one of Bettendorf’s highest priorities, yet our current police station is more than 60 years old and was never built to serve as a modern police department. Constructed in 1959 as a former city hall and expanded…
Harnessing employee feedback to drive engagement, organizational success
Employee feedback is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s a strategic necessity. As organizations navigate…
Labor/management groups stand united against Iowa SF 603
The Iowa Senate’s passage of Senate File (SF) 603 threatens the construction industry, undermining local…
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel…
Corridor casino bid amplifies need to invest in QC tourism
I was recently invited by my counterpart in Irving, Texas, to discuss gaming and destination…
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative…
The business of engaging with refugees in the QC
Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon…
New year demands new mindset, approach to ending poverty
It is a new year; filled with new agendas, goals, outlooks and perhaps, new challenges.…
ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region
The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point…
National Recovery Month celebrates transformations, renewed relationships, and hope
In the world of drug and alcohol counseling, no two stories are alike. It’s a…
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…
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…
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…
The Art of Aging: Take control of your future by being proactive
“The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained,”…
