Kenda Burrows's stories

Constellation touts near-perfect summer energy reliability
During a summer of lengthy heatwaves marked by record-breaking torrential rains and high humidity, Constellation reported this month that its nationwide fleet of emissions-free nuclear clean energy centers ran at nearly full power 98.8% of the time. The numbers here…
QC can expect higher interest rates, tighter monetary policy
The Quad Cities has what it takes to succeed in a post-pandemic economy, Chicago Fed…

QC urged to help repair, preserve Deere-Wiman House
The men and women dedicated to protecting the Deere-Wiman House are asking the community to…
Pritzker touts budget, record higher education investment
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker used a visit to Black Hawk College on Tuesday, June 6,…

Channel Cat shifts into ‘whole new arena’ with upgrades
Local, state and national leaders celebrated on Thursday, June 1, the Channel Cat’s fully renovated…

Quad Citians can still have a blast or two with old I-74 Bridge
Quad Citians who hoped to send the old twin-span Interstate 74 bridge off with a…

Ansel Adams exhibit story of beauty, challenge, preservation
The Figge Art Museum is preparing to present an Ansel Adams exhibit that challenges the…

New sponsors, events join already ‘great’ Quad Cities Marathon
The importance of community and the quest for greatness were recurring themes of a Thursday,…

Blackhawk Bank & Trust branch marries past to present, future
PORT BYRON, Illinois – Blackhawk Bank & Trust has breathed new life into the historic…

QC’s ‘greatest strength’ makes ‘huge” impact via Day of Caring
How much difference did the 1,100 Spring Day of Caring volunteers make in the Quad…

Community grantmakers a foundation for QC nonprofits
Grants are the lifeblood of Quad Cities nonprofits and grant writing is an essential duty…

Whitey’s shares 90th Birthday Party with generations of ‘co-owners’
As Whitey’s Ice Cream marks 90 years in business this week, the Tunberg family is…

Lee Enterprises touts Q2 digital growth amid print challenges
Lee Enterprises continued to highlight its “industry-leading” digital revenue growth and said it reset its…
Free symposium explores finding happiness in challenging times
Challenges ranging from gun violence and severe weather to war and political rhetoric can take…

Public invited to help make Moline skatepark ‘wonderful’
The community will get its chance next week to share with world-class skatepark designers what…

Blue Spruce General Store finds recipe for success in Davenport
What do you get when you take a hands-on guy with an appetite for bread,…





