Tom Martin

1 month ago | qctimes.com | Tom Martin

The Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus has launched a new chapter in its specialty business publication. Formerly known as Insight, the new business news entity is QCT Business. The new direction keeps the quarterly magazine and adds weekly digital content and, soon, a newsletter for readers. “QCT Business reflects the spirit of our region and showcases the businesses, leaders and organizations that drive our growth," Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus President Rob Cravaritis said.

1 month ago | qctimes.com | Tom Martin

Since Feb. 3, when a cyberattack shut down most systems at Lee Enterprises, the parent company of the Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus, teams have worked to restore the complete newspaper you expect. We are now back to full strength, and you should be able to find the sections and features that were temporarily missing, such as business and stocks. Thanks for your patience and understanding. This outage wasn’t something we anticipated, and the road to recovery has been long.

2 months ago | qctimes.com | Tom Martin

Our Political Focus Group continues to change, and I need it to change a little more. In fact, I need at least two new conservative members. Members currently serving are Matt Mooney, Jonathan Talbot, Tim Wynes, Jessica Hurd, Mathew Townsley, Eugene Mattecheck, Laura Meloy and the newest member Rick Patterson. Original members of the group, Paula del Fabro, David Cumberbatch and Kaelyn Hagens, are no longer serving.

Nov 9, 2024 | qctimes.com | Tom Martin

The election is over, but the Political Focus Group remains intact. This weekend, they're writing about what message voters sent on Tuesday. I'll ask them next week to reflect on being part of the group. Election days are always a challenge in the newsroom, especially when there are so many local races. Our coverage this year started at daybreak, with reporters Tom Loewy and Gannon Hanevold speaking to voters in Rock Island who were waiting for the polls to open.

Nov 3, 2024 | qconline.com | Tom Martin

We're in the final stretch of the general election, which means these are the final days for the Quad-City Times Political Focus Group members to provide their take on the presidential race. The group has been answering weekly questions, met in-person for a video discussion and have been invited to write columns about the presidential election.