Kenda Burrows's stories
$50.6B transportation plan could put QC passenger rail on track
Local leaders are celebrating the inclusion of $388.8 million for Quad Cities passenger rail in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s record-breaking $50.6 billion infrastructure plan and are urging state lawmakers to approve the funding during this month’s veto session. Mr. Pritzker…
Illinois tourism chief seeks ways to boost tourism in QC stop
Tourism in Illinois continued its rebound from COVID-19 lows throughout the last fiscal year, but…
Moran born to lead new QC Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Daisy Moran has been preparing all her life for her new role as one of…
QC foundation sets nonprofit excellence center cornerstones
The Quad Cities Community Foundation is laying the “building blocks” for its new Center for…
Visit Quad Cities’ message to the region: ‘Tourism is back’
Visit Quad Cities leaders and hundreds of its supporters celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 26, the…
Corn Belt Ports celebrate $2B investment, drives future growth
The fledgling Corn Belt Ports located in the heart of the grain belt are celebrating…
Robinson proving to be right ambassador for RI downtown
De’Andre Robinson has only been the Rock Island Downtown Alliance operations manager for a little…
Cleaner, safer streets herald downtown RI revitalization
Visitors to downtown Rock Island don’t have to look too far these days to see…
Parr Instrument spotlighted as Illinois ‘Maker on the Move’
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour celebrated Manufacturing Month on…
Royal Neighbors seeks to grow giving exponentially
Since taking over at Royal Neighbors of America in January, President & CEO Zarifa Reynolds…
QC urged to Walk for Freedom to help save trafficking victims
Quad Citians who want to raise awareness of human trafficking and walk to aid victims…
Levee Safety Act aims to prevent costly, dangerous floods
Thirty years after the Quad Cities and other river communities were inundated by the Great…
Royal Neighbors CEO’s path to QC paved by generosity
Zarifa Reynolds’ journey to Royal Neighbors of America can be traced back to when she…
Chamber report ‘cautiously optimistic’ about QC economic future
The Quad Cities continued to record slightly lower inflation than the national average as its…
WVIK’s Trix signs off after decades of reporting QC history
For the first time in more than 30 years, Quad Cities public radio fans won’t…
Moline Foundation marks 70th birthday with new name, tagline
The Moline Foundation is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee by rebranding as the Moline Regional Community…
