by JR Bareis | Jun 30, 2026 | Quincy IL Municipality
I grew up outside Hull, Illinois, on a farm. Long before I owned an IT company, I learned lessons that still shape how I look at technology, business, and public service. On a farm, equipment is not a luxury. It is what keeps the whole operation moving. If the tractor...
by JR Bareis | Jun 23, 2026 | Quincy IL Municipality
Most people treat outdated technology like an old sock with a hole in it. You know it should probably be replaced, but it still technically works, so you keep using it a little longer than you should. Local governments do the exact same thing with technology. A...
by JR Bareis | Jun 16, 2026 | Quincy IL Municipality
Most technology problems in local government do not start as emergencies. They start as little annoyances. A computer at city hall runs slower than normal.A Microsoft 365 warning message pops up.A backup notification fails.An update gets postponed for another week...
by JR Bareis | Jun 9, 2026 | Quincy IL Municipality
Every year around late June, we get the longest day of the year. More daylight.More usable hours.More time, at least in theory. But most local government leaders do not experience it that way. Even with extra daylight outside, the workday inside city hall, the county...
by JR Bareis | Jun 2, 2026 | Quincy IL Municipality
Kids are home. Vacations start rolling in. City employees are covering for coworkers, answering resident questions, keeping public meetings on track, responding to service requests, and trying to keep daily operations moving.Public works crews are in the field. Parks...
