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Bettendorf sports complex field rebranded as Crawford Field

The new $14 million sports complex in northern Bettendorf has a new sponsor and new name for its turf field. That 113,00-square-foot  Forest Grove Sports Complex now has an indoor field called Crawford Field in honor of its new sponsor,…

QC Manufacturing Institute could ‘super charge’ the region

A new manufacturing institute will “super charge” the Quad Cities economy, get workers ready for…

Legat Architects celebrates ‘monumental day’

An architectural firm with a Quad Cities presence celebrated 60 years in business on Thursday,…

‘We want to break the stereotypes’

Kim Miller had worked at a Village Inn restaurant for 30 years and a few…

BHC building renovation ‘finally coming all together’

Steven J. Frommelt looked over the massive renovation work being done to Black Hawk College’s…

Emergency Resource Fair: Event helps people deal with disasters

Donna Van was impressed by the size and weight of the Quad City Bomb Squad…

QC Success Fair:  Event offers wide variety of career options

The Quad-Cities Success Fair in Davenport on Thursday, Aug. 14, was all about making connections;…

An ‘uncommon life’ – Thousands honor Herbert Hoover legacy

WEST BRANCH, Iowa – Joe Jaynes wants people to get to know Herbert Hoover. Mr.…

PACE: Program helps seniors stay in their homes

Elderly residents interested in getting help – and not going to a nursing home or…

Consultants outline factors in attracting new businesses

Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce officials asked a vital question on Wednesday, Aug. 7: What…

State 18 bar with golf simulator coming to Bettendorf

A new bar with a golf simulator is expected to open in a few months…

golf simulator State 18

Q&A: BRIAN KRAMER OF THE HILLTOP CAMPUS VILLAGE

The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) faces big plans and challenges.  Brian Kramer, HCV executive director,…

XPAC opens health care clinic for its employees

MILAN – Employees at a major employer in this community now have a new health…

‘Really fun cars’ – Heartland British Autofest attracts Brit fans

 LECLAIRE, Iowa – Thomas Trodglen, of Milan, looked over a 1974 Mini Cooper S that…

Clinton business honored for family legacy, service

CLINTON, Iowa – Chad Jensen is a businessman who appreciates the past, but is also…

Project NOW getting ready to move to new Rock Island home

Project NOW is “turning a corner” and getting ready to move to a new home.…