Economy

The conference will focus on erosion control and stormwater management to prepare for spring construction.

In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, John Deere leader Jeff Reynolds reflects on a 33-year career that began in engineering and evolved into leadership roles spanning manufacturing, strategy, marketing, technology, and global business. Jeff shares what led him to step beyond engineering, lessons learned from leading teams around the world, and what he wishes he had known at the beginning of his career. He also discusses the importance of mentorship and giving back through his involvement with Junior Achievement and the University of Iowa.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican incumbent from Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about ways to lower costs, tariffs, bringing back manufacturing jobs, corruption, the Farm Bill, AI and much more. She closes with her favorite musical performers -- different choices depending on what's facing her that day.

Zach Lahn, Republican candidate for Iowa Governor, talks about his reasons for seeking office for the first time, cost of living concerns, education, jobs, water quality, agriculture, taking on big corporations, data centers and much more.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker talks about his reelection campaign, the recently concluded legislative session, the state budget, downstate economy, cost of living issues, data centers and more.

Appointment bookings at the Alchemist Art Studio have been steady in its first month. Owner Grace DeVrieze is seeking artists to decorate the studio located at 1623 2nd Avenue in downtown Rock Island.

As the war with Iran continues driving up the costs for fossil fuels and fertilizer, bipartisan calls are growing for the year-round sale of E-15 to ease gas prices and boost farmer profits. An environmental advocate claims the year-round sale will increase air pollution. They also state the focus on corn and soybeans is deteriorating the state’s soil quality and adding nutrients to waterways, adding to a growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.