Kenda Burrows
Air Force combat vets to get specialty Illinois license plates
Illinois State Sen. Mike Halpin’s measure to create specialty Air Force license plates was signed into law on Friday, July 19.
“We’re bringing parity to...
$1 million wellness center opens for business in Colona
COLONA, Illinois – The new $1 million, two-story, 6,000-square-foot Midwest Massage Therapy & Wellness Center that opened recently at 101 Stonebridge Blvd. represents a...
Kitchen adds new flavor to Mercado recipe for success
After eight years of remarkable growth, Mercado on Fifth has started a flavorful new chapter with the addition of a long-awaited, well-equipped commercial kitchen...
Soft landing could be ahead for US, Deere economist says
Despite high interest rates and other challenges, the U.S. economy is not likely to experience a hard landing in the next year and half,...
Awww Shucks ice cream highlights ‘purpose beyond profit’
When hundreds of young people descend on the John Deere Classic’s Youth Day on Wednesday, July 3, they’ll be treated to a unique sweetcorn...
Pair of QC leaders ready to help QCREDA grow region
Two Quad Cities community and industry leaders – Doug House and David Aguirre – were appointed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the Quad...
JDC adds $70.9M to economy, helps drive QC regional growth
The John Deere Classic delivered an eye-popping $70.9 million in direct and indirect impact to the Quad Cities in 2023, according to a new...
RIP, Steve Tappa – talented wordsmith, generous friend
Since word of Steve Tappa’s Tuesday, June 18, death began to spread, fellow journalists, schools, teams, coaches and athletes have been mourning the loss...