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Andrea Talentino: Striving for ‘thoughtful leadership’
Andrea Talentino equates her job as president of Augustana College in Rock Island to leading a small town. Just like a small town, the president has to deal with security, insurance, food services, housing, residents and much more. “It’s really…
QCBJ Newsmakers: The Plex growing catalyst for business development
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…
Sensational to so-so: QC businesses reflect on holiday shopping
Onda Willert said this was a great Christmas shopping season for her small business – …
A home for the holidays: 140th Habitat home dedicated
There’s a framed dedication prayer inside a new Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities home at…
‘Art in Ice’ Icestravaganza set for Jan. 17-19 in Davenport
Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host its Icestravaganza from Friday through Sunday, Jan. 17-19, 2025,…
Bridge Investment celebrates 10 years, prepares for future
The Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation is celebrating 10 years of helping businesses get moving,…
Last Picture House becomes ‘crown jewel’ of QC
Veronique Fernandez is a big fan of The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport. The…
Better Health Foundation awards $2.9 million to nonprofits
A new organization set up to help improve local community health efforts continues to make…
Andrew’s Place apartment reopens at Hauberg Estate
Deb Kuntzi says she is convinced that a ghost is hanging around the newly renovated…
New Clinton aviation school prepares pilots to fly
CLINTON, Iowa – Jon Aytes wants people to get a new view of this community.…
Pro pickleball event to give QC a $1.2M boost
A professional pickleball tournament is headed to the Quad Cities, which means a lot of…
Renovation work complete at Rock Island City Hall
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms loves everything about the renovated Rock Island City Hall building…
Dental Care at The Plex opens in Bettendorf
As the business district near the TBK Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf continues to grow,…
Christmas in LeClaire: Fest filled with shopping, great weather
LECLAIRE – Sharon Burds had a big day of shopping on Saturday, Dec. 7, during…
Pop-up shops ‘bringing a new vibe’ to Rock Island
“It smells so good in here,” was probably the most repeated phrase as customer after…
Muscatine summit focuses on housing, education
MUSCATINE, Iowa – This city has made great progress in many economic development projects in…
