Thank you, Iowa
The U.S. Small Business Administration has been on the front lines leading Iowa’s economic recovery the past two years. As we enter the final...
Infrastructure bill is good legislation
There is rarely a piece of federal legislation enacted without some burdensome unintended consequences or questions about how it will be funded. Still, all...
Deere strike continues
We were disappointed United Auto Workers (UAW) members in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas rejected a new, six-year pact with Deere & Co., with 55%...
The great journalist resignation
Considering journalists’ role in a fair and just society, you’d think they’d earn a decent salary. That’s not the case, for the most part,...
How small business owners feel about finding workers, vaccine requirements
Our nation’s economy relies on the more than 32 million small businesses that create jobs and provide essential services to communities across the country....
Everyone is ‘fine,’ until they’re not
“I’m fine.” When is the last time you have heard this phrase from someone and didn’t think maybe more was going on behind the...
10 no-cost ways to gain market insights
Having current market insights is vital to innovative product development, smart business strategy and persuasive marketing. Few organizations have the resources to invest in...
Make your voice heard, vote Nov. 2
You might be surprised to learn that the upcoming city-school election may have a bigger impact on your daily life than who is elected...
No surprise with labor poll
Any economist or pollster worth their salt can make questions, and their corresponding data, fit the desired outcome. Therefore, it was little surprise that...
Recognizing younger leaders
This issue celebrates 40 of the region’s best and brightest leaders under the age of 40.
Talent. Workforce. Whatever you want to call it. These...