MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2026) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Barth as Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO). She will join the organization on June 22, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership, operations, and strategic planning.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 17, 2026) — First Community Trust NA (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust company, has entered into a new partnership with Peoples Credit Union to enhance the range of financial services available to its members. As part of the collaboration, FCT Insurance, an affiliated agency, will also provide access to a variety of insurance products.

Retiring Civic Music Program Director and former Board President Barbara McRoberts (left) and current Board President and Program Director Kay Conrad

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Nationally, consumer spending had its second-lowest quarterly growth rate in the last three years, but the strength of spending on AI infrastructure kept overall real GDP growth positive at a 1.6% seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to the Grow Quad Cities Q1 2026 Market Report.