opinion

John Deere’s downsizing hurts
The spate of layoffs from John Deere has us and others concerned about the farm economy and the Quad Cities’ economy in general. What has been transpiring shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to…
Community Veterans Engagement Board works to ensure no vet falls through the cracks
As we celebrate the six-year anniversary of the Quad Cities Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB)…
Three must-knows for summer travel
Summer is shaping up to be a busy travel season — from planes and hotels,…
IowaWORKS: Meeting your hiring needs
In today’s competitive job market, employers need effective and efficient resources to find skilled employees. …
Editorial: Iowa Caucuses need Obama
We were disappointed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) no longer guarantees that Iowa will…
Guest Column: Celebrate skilled trades, make workforce stronger
Manufacturers across our country — and right here in the Quad Cities — are facing…


