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KENT celebrates opening of new $80 million plant
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new $80 million manufacturing plant that makes cat litter is creating jobs, helping the company and community grow, and establishing a new market for locally grown corn. The KENT Worldwide Pet Group plant at 4315 55th…
Economy faces ‘headwinds,’ but there will be growth
The U.S. economy will continue to grow — and even somewhat prosper — this year…
Concerned Citizens group still fighting possible energy plant
Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to prime farmland in rural Scott…
Multibillion-dollar data center proposed for Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – A company that specializes in building massive data centers has big plans…
Mercado on Fifth celebrates 10 years of ‘passion and commitment’
There’s a sign inside the Mercado on Fifth building in Moline that states: “Everyone wins…
The Eddy is ‘where history meets hospitality’
Amy McDonough recently looked over a newly renovated space for gatherings called The Eddy. She…
Centennial Bridge options narrowed down to 3 plans by I-DOT
The next chapter in the life of the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Davenport and…
Aviation event will have $2.5 million impact on QC economy
Chloe Schrick was excited as she got ready for the next aviation test event on…
Atlas Roofing is bringing growth, economic ‘ripples’ to Clinton
A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will soon open for…
Why thousands flock to LeClaire, Iowa’s booming river town, each year
Sherri Gotter was having a great day as she visited stores along Cody Road. Her…
Amazon Last Mile facility looks to hire 100 more employees
Amazon has big plans for the Quad Cities. The world’s largest online retailer is getting…
Biz After 4: ‘This is where things happen’
CLINTON, Iowa – Business leaders in this community got a chance to network, share ideas…
Musco Lighting plans $17 million expansion in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Musco Lighting company is planning a $17 million expansion project that…
Business helps keep hands of time moving
Mark Butterworth has a motto that has kept him and his business going for a…
Black Resources, Inc. celebrates inspiring ‘new possibilities’
A nonprofit group dedicated to helping local Black-owned businesses and showcasing resources in the community…
Scenic View Apartments: ‘This feels like home’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – People in this community now have a new place to call home.…
