Kenda Burrows's stories
Deere & Co. reports better than expected Q1 results
John Deere reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 12.9% for the first quarter of 2026 that the Moline-based Fortune 100 company said was fueled by increased customer demand in small ag and construction machinery that will help lay the foundation…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: WIU-QC campus moving forward
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmakers series to looking back on some of the…
New state laws will impact Illinois businesses, families
Of the 300 Illinois state laws set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, one…
Ascentra sponsors Angel Tree for Boys & Girls Club
Dozens of Quad Cities children are enjoying the holiday spirit this year thanks to the…
QCBJ 2025 Newsmakers: Mitchell joins RI-based Fontaine Consulting
WELCOME TO NEWSMAKERS The QCBJ devotes Newsmaker series to looking back on some of the…
Expanded tax credits will boost state, QCA Film Office
The Quad City Area Film Office along with filmmakers, talent and trades across Illinois received…
Kirwan departs Illinois Farm Bureau board
After a decade of board service, Jeff Kirwan is retiring from the Illinois Farm Bureau.…
Parr Instrument unveils big, ‘truly beautiful’ expansion
Quad Cities leaders packed into Parr Instrument Company’s gleaming new spaces for a Tuesday, Dec.…
Passenger rail advocates watch Pritzker ink transit reform
Quad Cities passenger rail advocates joined Gov. JB Pritzker for the signing today, Dec. 16,…
“Jury of Her Peers’ screens Dec. 16 at The Last Picture House
A film inspired by an Iowa true-crime case will screen on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at…
Grow QC report offers guide to region’s high-demand jobs
Inspired by the work of the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s education analysis and workforce…
New eateries have Cambridge bursting with ‘culinary energy’
CAMBRIDGE, Illinois – Village residents are celebrating “a culinary explosion” thanks to the addition this…
Most Influential Leader Herrell conjures QC wins
Cheerleader, collaborator, visionary, sorcerer and alchemist. That’s how fellow Quad Cities leaders describe Visit Quad…
Economist forecasts ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2026 U.S. growth
The U.S. economy is likely to see some economic growth next year and the Quad…
Coal Valley shoppers ready to welcome Fareway next year
Coal Valley residents are looking forward to shopping at this community’s new full-service Fareway Store…
QC unites to feed the hungry
Some 20 Quad Cities businesses gobbled up the chance to join the inaugural 2025 Student…
