Kenda Burrows's stories
New chamber arm ‘up and running’ to Grow Quad Cities
A month after the July 1 launch of Grow Quad Cities, the new economic development organization had its public coming out party before a large crowd at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting. Leaders of that effort, which…
Lane Evans Memorial Highway aims to keep his legacy alive
More than 10 years after Lane Evans’ death and some two decades after Parkinson’s Disease…
Detroit minister to share gospel of tiny homeownership
As the Quad Cities grapples with a shortage of affordable housing and rising evictions, a…
Rock Island residents invited to ‘tell on’ neighbors’ yards
Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating…
Culture, leadership go hand in hand for decorated Coach Bluder
Building a “winning culture” is more than just a buzz word for finding success in…
I-74 bridge designer pleased with his 3-year-old identical twins
In his first return trip to the Quad Cities in years the designer of the…
Illinois Chamber CEO receives Latino education leadership award
CHICAGO – Lou Sandoval, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, received the…
West End makes progress in participatory budgeting process
West End Revitalization’s participatory budgeting process has entered a new phase on its way to…
IHDA advances $11.5M 30-unit Aledo Northside Lofts development
ALEDO, Illinois – With Illinois Housing Development Authority approval of nearly $2.5 million in funding…
Historic Aledo Opera House reopens on high note
ALEDO, Illinois – The historic Aledo Opera House is singing again. So is the growing…
Streamline to move headquarters to old Moline Post Office
Streamline Architects announced today it is moving its headquarters to the vacant and iconic old…
Sorensen to share QC stories about cost of slashing health care
Congressman Eric Sorensen is pledging today to bring back to Washington the concerns shared this…
Urban designer unveils ‘world-class’ Moline riverfront plan
MKSK Studios, the firm charged two years ago with creating a bold, unified vision for…
WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media
Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country…
Edgin ‘embodies spirit’ of John Deere Foundation
For third-generation John Deere employee Taryn Edgin, taking the wheel of the John Deere Foundation…
‘American Pickers’ star to open museum devoted to burlesque
A new museum that celebrates burlesque heritage and performance will open in Davenport later this…
