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Scott Co. supervisors reject plans for energy plant on farmland
A proposed $400 million energy plant that would have been placed on prime Scott County farmland has been rejected – for the moment. The Scott County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Feb. 12, voted down a county zoning ordinance change…
Clint’s Pizza opens to ‘super happy’ customers
Pizza has returned to a westside Davenport neighborhood. Clint’s Pizza House opened for business on…
QC hometowns, businesses get into the holiday spirit
Swedish elves will be roaming the streets of Bishop Hill, “ugly” Christmas sweaters will be…
“We will be stronger together:” Clinton business groups to merge
CLINTON, Iowa — Three Clinton economic and business advocate groups will merge soon into one…
East Moline library entering new era, larger facility
The new year will usher in a new era for the East Moline Public Library.…
American Bank relocates into renovated Rock Island office building
A downtown Rock Island office building is getting a new lease on life as a…
Adventurous Brewing keeps pushing beer boundaries
Jon Manatt likes to say his Adventurous Brewing business is “pushing some boundaries” with bold…
Microloans help Moline businesses weather pandemic storm
Nitta Jones can keep teaching kids to dance. Dr. Geri Kruckenberg can keep helping patients.…