Kenda Burrows's stories

Most Influential Leader Herrell conjures QC wins
Cheerleader, collaborator, visionary, sorcerer and alchemist. That’s how fellow Quad Cities leaders describe Visit Quad Cities President and CEO Dave Herrell, QCBJ readers’ choice for 2025’s Most Influential Leader. Fans also point to an impressive number of impactful wins the…
Moline City Council OKs waste transfer station near QC airport
The Moline City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 22, approved locating a $15 million nonhazardous waste…

Moline Council hires MKSK to craft once-in-a-lifetime riverfront plan
A world-class team is ready to get to work on its promise to create a…

Dan Carmody injured, wife Vivian Carmody killed by impaired driver
Downtown Rock Island “founding father” Dan Carmody was seriously injured and his wife, leading economic…

Planners may begin reimagining Moline riverfront next week
Moline is a step closer to inking a deal with design and architectural firm MKSK…

QC bids farewell to Stu Thoms: leader, innovator, family man
Friends, family and business and community leaders gathered today to pay tribute to Stu Thoms,…

Van Meter expands with Milan solar energy distribution center
MILAN – Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Van Meter Inc. recently opened a 25,000-square-foot distribution center in…

Cannabis dispensaries growing on QC communities
Moline officially has gone to pot with the recent grand opening of Terrace Cannabis Dispensary…

RI County looking for way to give new life to old courthouse site
Quad Citians wondering what will become of the open field that has grown up in…

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…

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…

Terrace Dispensary ‘taking cannabis to new heights’ in Moline
Budtenders at Terrace Dispensary have been busy since Friday, July 21, assisting customers and preparing…

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…

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

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…

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…





