How to save energy while in quarantine
In the blink of an eye, the nation is spending more time at home — working, learning and everything in between. For many, spending several…
Business
Eagle Point Solar comes under new ownership
The sun has set on an era for a major Dubuque solar technology company. Officials with Eagle Point Solar announced that founder Barry Shear has…
Rick privilege
Occasionally I hear people scoff at the mention of white privilege. I suppose fish don’t see the water in which they swim. Rather than judge…
8 easy tips to help improve writing skills
During my 34-year career writing everything from 140-character tweets to 89,000-word novels, I’ve come across some hacks that can help improve anyone’s writing. Kill the…
Dealing with change? Be sure to use your brain
Change is good, right? I like to believe that I am very adaptive to change — until my efficient brain and pride get in the…
7 rules for solid documentation
Most leaders of people don’t enjoy the details of performance management. Just a slice of it is the documentation behind an employee’s performance. There are…
Biz briefs
For the fifth year in a row, Kunkel and Associates have been named by Integrity Insurance in its Leadership Circle. Only three insurance agencies in…
Graduating into a recession — How to avoid a career-long setback
If you’re graduating from college or otherwise entering the job market, in this year of pandemic, you might have heard about the lifetime of hardships…
Meet a local leader: Charlie Hartig
Charlie Hartig, Hartig Drug Co. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Hartig serves as Chief Executive Officer of Hartig Drug Co., a local, family-owned and operated group…
Post COVID-19 world
The coronavirus has had a significant influence the past couple of months on nearly everyone’s life and our culture’s way of life. The question scholars…