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QCAR announces winners of first-ever ADU Design Contest 

Three design professionals and three area students were crowned the winners of the Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) first-ever Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Contest. The contest, designed to raise awareness of ADUs, also celebrates creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking housing…

Zogg climbs to new heights at Schebler Co. 

Deere & Co. earnings report John Deere laid off

Sales downturn leads to more John Deere layoffs 

Family home ownership is where pioneering Realtor’s heart is

It’s been some 25 years since Caroline Ruhl’s workday actually involved selling homes, but she’s…

ALM, Path Robotics partner to expand AI welding automation

Columbus, Ohio-based Path Robotics and ALM Positioners in Rock Island have forged a partnership to…

Russell acquires O’Reilly Build, opens fourth national office 

Russell, the longtime Quad Cities construction company,  announced today it is once again expanding its…

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GECU powers up for its 90th anniversary 

After a few mergers with smaller, neighboring credit unions and two name changes later, the…

Iowa American, MercyOne, EMA partner on new well project

A new multi-million-dollar well project in Davenport is moving forward that will benefit MercyOne Genesis,…

Iowa American Water MercyOne Genesis Scott County EMA well

Future Rock Island housing project to serve veterans 

Nearly a year after securing a $7.8 million housing award, Community Home Partners (CHP) is…

Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective

In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…

Women Fight Hunger share message of hope to help food insecure

When your world comes crashing down around you, it’s OK to not be OK. More…

Riches makes ‘unforgettable’ impact on QC, Arconic

John Riches arrived in the Quad Cities some four decades ago as a cub reporter…

QC home sales start year off strong QCAR says

Home sales in the Quad Cities are bucking the national trend as real estate activity…

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Republic Companies, T.F. Ehrhart announce merger 

Two leading Midwest distributors, Republic Companies and T.F. Ehrhart, have agreed to a strategic merger…

Tower Trust & Investment Co. rises from bank roots

With the sale of Northwest Bank & Trust earlier this year, the bank’s longtime trust…

Wanted: Muralist to help Downtown Bettendorf welcome visitors

Downtown Bettendorf is putting out a call for creatives and artists interested in helping bring…

IWD grants grow summer internships for Iowa’s youth

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters line up for 20th Putt-A-Round

When Jay Justin took the helm of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Mississippi…