Jennifer DeWitt's stories
The State of Childcare: No childcare, no workforce
It’s a career choice where children’s smiles, giggles and watching them grow are part of the reward. But for the childcare profession, many see their industry lacking the respect it deserves. The work they do every day — caring and…
Gilda’s Club opens capital campaign to the public
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is nearing the finish line on a capital campaign that will…
It’s Saturday Nite! Gilda’s Club Quad Cities gala raises $85k
Live from the QC… it’s – a generous and prosperous – Saturday Nite! Leaders of…
Russell partners with Coharbor to better serve veterans
Davenport-based Russell Government Group LLC and Coharbor Group LLC, Bradenton, Florida, announced that they have…
LeClaire gets sneak peek at ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’
A roomful of LeClaire residents gathered on Tuesday, April 5, and became the first to…
LandJet ready to take off with franchising
LandJet, a mobile office service with roots in the Quad Cities, is launching a new…
Von Maur opens new store in Rochester Hills
Von Maur, the Davenport-based department store chain, has again expanded its retail footprint in Michigan…
Tour the newest renovations at Heritage Place
Heritage Place will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, to unveil…
SNL’s Meadows headlines Gilda’s Club fundraiser April 2
Live from the Quad Cities, Gilda’s Club is hosting It’s Saturday Nite!, a fundraiser featuring…
SBA defers disaster loan repayment for small businesses
There is good news for businesses across the Quad Cities region and the nation that…
Strike ends at Eaton Mission Systems
The strike at Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport ended Tuesday, March 22, after union…
LeClaire to star on ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’
The City of LeClaire along with its tourism venues and retail businesses will take the…
Downing leads team devoted to sharing John Deere’s story
In her latest leadership role at Deere & Co., Mara Downing shepherds the messaging and…
Brainard reaches top rung in Rock Island’s CED department
When considering his future career path, a young Miles Brainard was introduced to the idea…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. expanding to second location
The popular Mississippi River Distilling Co. (MRDC) is expanding downriver to join a rebounding business…
Gathering of the Green plows back into Quad Cities
It’s been a long haul but the Gathering of the Green Conference and its strong…