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‘It was a blast’ – Rappellers go ‘Over the Edge’ to help kids
Pam Langfitt just rappelled down 11 stories (or 140 feet) on the north side of the Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport. Within seconds of hitting the ground, a friend asked her: “Are your legs shaky?” She answered: “It was a…
Snowstar in ‘crunch time’ as ski season nears
ANDALUSIA, Illinois – “We’re in crunch time.” That’s the word from Derek Workman, operations manager…
Kids enjoy return of ‘incredible’ Happy Joe’s party
It’s pizza party time again in the Quad Cities. Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream,…
Pipeline project faces tough crowd in Davenport
A proposed underground pipeline that would transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol plants and pass…
Genesis to open Emergency Department at Bettendorf HealthPlex
One emergency department is opening in Bettendorf. Another one is closing in Davenport. A new…
‘First-class’ YMCA opens in Eldridge
Bill and Joan Erps are saying goodbye to the Davenport West YMCA. The Eldridge couple…
Rejuvenate Housing showcases latest renovated home
When it comes to the fate of old houses in old neighborhoods, Tim Huey likes…
Davenport gets $9.6M grant for ‘spectacular’ riverfront projects
Davenport Mayor Mike Matson says he remembers as a younger man when the city’s riverfront…
Hand in Hand celebrates $900K renovation project
These are changing times for Hand in Hand — the nonprofit group that provides inclusion…
Updated Union Station aids visitors, ‘sparks’ Quad City stories
Visitors, shoppers and local residents have a new place to help them get to know…
‘War’ for workers continues for many QC area employers
It was a cold, gray, snowy morning in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 16. And it…
Festival of Trees delivers ‘fun feeling’ to thousands
The 37th annual Festival of Trees – the holiday celebration that helps usher in the…
Wholly Grinds spurs ‘a lot of excitement’ in Rock Island
There’s a small sign in the new Wholly Grinds Coffee Shop in Rock Island that…
Life Breads bakery opening delayed until 2023
The opening of a new bakery in the Hilltop Campus Village neighborhood of Davenport has…
Clinton celebrates ‘game-changer’ year
CLINTON, Iowa – New and expanded businesses. New and more housing. More jobs. More opportunities.…
Last Picture House theater will be ‘a real gem’ for Davenport
Get your drinks and popcorn. The show is about to begin. That’s the hope of…