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Economy faces ‘headwinds,’ but there will be growth
The U.S. economy will continue to grow — and even somewhat prosper — this year and next year. This growth will happen even with rising inflation, changes in the labor force and the ongoing artificial intelligence revolution around the world.…
QC Farm Show showcases services, new equipment
Young Elijah Nelson was having a great time at the 2026 Quad Cities Farm and…
Hy-Vee donates $18,445 to local food bank
A group of Hy-Vee grocery store officials arrived at the River Bend Food Bank in…
Sweet dreams: QC welcomes back Chocolate Manor
The owners of the Chocolate Manor in downtown Davenport hope people are in the mood…
Flip’s Pancake House turns to Rock Island to expand
Madison Witherspoon was busy serving up a plate of pancakes to customers during her first…
‘Muscatine momentum’ builds with MUSCO Sports Center
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The new $7.5 million MUSCO Sports Center here isn’t just a place…
Duck Creek Tire & Service opens in ‘amazing building’
The new Duck Creek Tire & Service site in northern Bettendorf is open for business…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mayor: McKee Plaza becomes a ‘dynamic center for innovation’
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
Mayor, council get set for big jobs in Davenport
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon “set the stage” on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for upcoming city government…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Busy 53rd Street corridor continues to get new business projects
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Figge art display is ‘proud new symbol for our community’
The QCBJ devotes the Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the biggest and…
State 18 brings ‘good vibes’ to downtown Bettendorf
State 18 – a new bar that features a golf simulator and an outdoor patio…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Forest Grove Sports Complex has big first year in Bettendorf
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…
Augustana to acquire Trinity College of Nursing & Health Science, marking new chapter for nursing
“You get stronger when you work together.” That was the word Monday, Dec. 22, from…
Hungry Hobo opens its 12th sandwich shop
The newest Hungry Hobo sandwich shop in the Quad Cities is in the middle of…
‘We’re giving hope’ – 500 food boxes donated to families
RIVERDALE, Iowa – Dennis Butler says he loves helping people and the community, which he…
