Kenda Burrows's stories
Detroit minister to share gospel of tiny homeownership
As the Quad Cities grapples with a shortage of affordable housing and rising evictions, a Detroit Methodist minister is preparing to share with local leaders the major impact a growing neighborhood of tiny houses has made in Michigan’s Motor City.…
QC economy slows, but local businesses expect improvement ahead
The Quad Cities economy slowed in the fourth quarter of 2023 as local manufacturers experienced…
Orion’s Uniflyte to make augers for next-generation CNH combines
ORION, Illinois — Local manufacturer Uniflyte, Inc. has inked a $10 million-plus contract and is…
Augustana studio equips students for filmmaking futures
Augustana College’s renamed Department of Theatre and Film is writing an effective formula that not…
Deere records ‘remarkable’ 2023, forecasts best days ahead
John Deere posted a “remarkable” 2023 and outstanding financial results in a year that also…
Rayapati: Balanced vision helping Moline create brighter future
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati in her State of the City Address today celebrated a year…
Laughter, goldfish, fun on ‘90 Ideas in 90 Minutes’ menu
Quad Cities community and business leaders were treated to such pearls of wisdom as “it’s…
CEO Wilson building ‘better foundation’ for chamber’s future
After an eventful 18 months as Quad Cities Chamber CEO, LaDrina Wilson is focused on…
Chamber CEO on mission to spread QC’s best-kept secret
From the moment Peter Tokar III arrived in the Quad Cities, he said he knew…
Augie’s film production home sets stage for student success
Augustana College not only cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art film home in Sorensen…
Deere reports $1.751B Q1 income, trims 2024 outlook
Deere & Co. posted a net income of $1.751 billion, or $6.23 per share, in…
2024 brings new leader, new old location for QC Chamber
Near the top of new Quad Cities Chamber President & CEO Peter Tokar III’s crowded…
Davenport throws open massive doors on $10.7M Fire Station 3
Davenport leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on the new $10.7 million Fire Station 3 they…
A legion of fans set to rewrite Davenport Junior Theatre’s story
As Davenport plans a major Annie Wittenmyer campus transformation, the Davenport Junior Theatre program headquartered…
$40M housing project seeds planted at Annie Wittenmyer campus
By late 2026, Davenport leaders and project developers could begin welcoming families and seniors to…
Passenger rail, child care, higher-ed funding on leaders’ to-do list
Passenger rail to Moline, broader access to child care, housing tax credits and increased higher…
