As we reach the midpoint of 2025, Marion’s business community continues to show resilience and adaptability in a climate that remains complex and uncertain. Through MEDCO’s in-person Business Voice Calls (BVCs) conducted with local employers so far this year, MEDCO is hearing a measured but forward-looking attitude. The conversations have had a

Recently, leaders from across our region gathered on Coe College’s campus for Partnering for Progress, a powerful conversation between education, workforce, and community. Hosted over breakfast, the event brought together educators, industry leaders, and alumni to explore how a liberal arts foundation, combined with real-world experience can power

When it comes to recruiting the next generation of skilled tradespeople, Fosters Kraus Plumbing, Heating & Air is proving that a little creativity and mentorship can go a long way. Last year, Shelly Kraus, President of Fosters Kraus and her HVAC service manager Scott Hendryx, visited a Kirkwood Community College HVAC class to introduce students to