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RI Arsenal funding called ‘major win for Quad Cities’
The Rock Island Arsenal is getting more than $100 million to help keep employees on the job, help build and maintain military vehicles, research a new artillery weapon system, advance drone technology and much more. The money is coming from…
$75M sports/commercial project could put Bettendorf on national stage
An expanded sports facility and commercial development plan – expected to cost at least $75…
‘Exciting’ sports complex expansion could bring thousands to QC
Bettendorf is on the verge of approving a massive sports complex and commercial development plan…
QC housing market ‘feeding frenzy’ may continue into 2022
Mike Pezley said many of the people he helped to buy houses in the Quad…
Businesses continue tough battle to get workers
These are frustrating times for Quad Cities businessman Gerald Shelton. Mr. Shelton, the owner and…
New hotel in works for downtown Davenport
A new hotel is planned for downtown Davenport near the Government Bridge and at the…
Robert Ontiveros, ‘giant in Quad Cities community,’ dies at 83
Longtime businessman, philanthropist and “giant in the Quad Cities community” Robert “Bob” Ontiveros, 83, died…
Tappa’s Steak House eyes milestone, major renovation
Cliff and Jan Tappa are getting ready for a big business anniversary and big changes…
QC Auto Show returns with ‘extremely exciting’ new site
The 28th annual Quad City Regional Auto Show is returning this year with new spirit,…
Celebrity’s Beauty Supply begins new chapter
Celebrity’s Beauty Supply Wigs & Accessories enters the new year with a new, bigger home.…
$13.8M project helps revive downtown Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Andrew Fisher recently walked through the historic Wilson Building in Clinton and…
Federal Point housing project moving forward
A new affordable housing project in Davenport – set to open next year – will…
Reynolds promotes tax reform plan at Davenport stop
Iowa continues to make progress in many areas, and continues to go in the right…
Friends of MLK celebrate King with new park
A $1 million park project for downtown Davenport got off the ground Monday morning and…
Farm Show returns with solid Sunday crowd
Tractors, balers, rakes and many other pieces of agriculture equipment are back on display in…
Venture School offers help to people with business dreams
Interested in starting your own business or creating a business plan? An entrepreneurial training program…