Kenda Burrows's stories

Nelson built lasting legacy at JA of the Heartland

When Dougal Nelson retires from Junior Achievement of the Heartland this week, the visionary CEO and president will leave a legacy local leaders say will inspire generations of students. Among those leaders is Jim Russell, CEO of Russell, the Davenport-based…

RI County Office Building project honors past, looks to the future

As the old Rock Island Courthouse gave way to an empty field, catty-corner away workers…

Rock Island County Office Building renovations

What drives Lexus, other businesses to get on board JDC?

If you’ve ever wondered why Quad Cities businesses make such significant investments every year in…

Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities John Deere Classic

Terrace Dispensary ‘taking cannabis to new heights’ in Moline

Budtenders at Terrace Dispensary have been busy since Friday, July 21, assisting customers and preparing…

Terrace Dispensary grand opening cannabis Moline

Mo.Live: Live music, local art and more unite next month

Live music, local art, tasty eats and more are coming together for Mo.Live!, Moline’s new…

Mo.Live!

Bettendorf library adds laser engraver to Creation Studio

The Bettendorf Public Library has added a laser engraver/cutter to the maker tools available in…

Bettendorf Public Library logo app

QCIA urges business leaders to get on board new Charlotte flight

Quad Citians can begin booking daily “game changing” direct flights from the Quad Cities International…

Ben Leischner Quad Cities International Airport Charlotte

Capitol Theatre opens to rave reviews during chamber sneak peek

The beautifully restored Capitol Theatre is a “trophy” for downtown Davenport and a “monument” to…

Goldbelly helps Happy Joe’s deliver ‘magic’ across nation

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is spreading its “old-fashioned goodness” in the most modern…

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark’s star shines bright at JDC Pro-Am

The TPC at Deere Run greens turned black and gold on Wednesday, July 5, as…

Caitlin Clark JDC

QC leaders talk about economy, labor shortage at QCBJ event

The economic climate continues to improve slowly in the Quad Cities but challenges remain due…

Arsenal Museum reopens after 3-year, $2 million makeover

Some seven years after Army leaders contemplated closing its doors forever, a completely reimagined Rock…

Community Foundation seeks Center for Nonprofit Excellence leaders

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is wasting no time in its quest to launch a…

capacity building grants scholarship community foundation

Why businesses can’t afford to take JDC for granted

When the John Deere Classic tees off at TPC at Deere Run in Silvis on…

Republic launches Midwest expansion plan in Des Moines

The Republic Companies – a 107-year-old bedrock Quad Cities business – is poised to expand…

Republic’s game-changing branch first of its kind for Iowa

The Republic Companies is preparing for the Aug. 17 grand opening of a new Des…

republic companies warehouse, distribution and training center