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Harold’s brings ‘energy’ to downtown Moline

By: Dave Thompson|June 26, 2025
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    • Josiah Blanton, owner of the Harold’s Chicken Sports Bar in downtown Moline at 425 15th St., stands in front of the new business during an opening ceremony Wednesday, June 25. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    “Everything we make here is made with love.”

    That’s the word from Josiah Blanton, the 23-year-old owner of the new Harold’s Chicken Sports Bar in downtown Moline at 425 15th St.

    Mr. Blanton and his restaurant/sports bar were the center of attention Wednesday afternoon, June 25, for a grand opening ceremony for the new business.

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