Kenda Burrows's stories
Kraft Heinz plans a spinoff into two independent companies
The Kraft Heinz Co. – which boasts two large food production plants employing hundreds of Quad Citians – announced this morning its plans to split into two independent publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff. The Kraft Heinz Board of…
Mercado on Fifth sets records; seeks to top them in 2023
Mercado on Fifth reported a record-shattering 2022 season Wednesday, Oct. 26, just four days after…
Rebranded Quad City casinos thrive in digital, post-pandemic world
The future of the Quad Cities’ three casinos remains bright as the industry continues to…
Book is a bucket list for visitors, locals
Jonathan Turner’s compact but mighty “100 Things to Do in the Quad Cities Before You…
Why do Women Lead Change? They ‘get things done’
Longtime Rock Island educator, disability advocate and NAACP leader Bonnie Ballard easily recalls the day…
LaMetta Wynn: Iowa Woman of Achievement, Clinton’s beloved hometown hero
When pioneering Clinton leader LaMetta Wynn became Iowa’s first Black female mayor in 1995, President…
Rotarians, community unite to show youth ‘There is Hope’
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, YouthHope proudly showed off a bright, colorful and lasting investment in…
Stella Sawmill rooted in family, beauty, sustainability
MILAN – For Nick and Angie DeVolder turning trash into treasure is much more than…
Credit union opens doors to unique, innovative Vibrant HQ
When Vibrant Credit Union’s brand new Moline corporate headquarters off John Deere Road officially threw…
Mercado on Fifth, Vibrant Arena partner for Día de los Muertos
Quad Citians will have another colorful, entertaining and Vibrant opportunity to enjoy and celebrate Hispanic…
John Deere workers honor Hero Street’s ‘national treasures’
SILVIS – With full military honors for the sacrifice of Silvis’ fallen war heroes, the…
Calling all Zombies to Village of East Davenport 5K run
If all goes as planned, hordes of zombies will run wild in the streets of…
Toss your ‘work life balance’ scale; invest in what matters
If women struggling to strike the right “work life balance” are to succeed in making…
Businesses, union leaders battle over Workers Rights Amendment
The battle lines are drawn between organized labor and business leaders over a proposed Illinois…
Tour the Deere-Wiman House for 150th Christmas
One of the best ways to see the Deere-Wiman House and celebrate its 150th birthday…
Deere-Wiman ‘special house’ worth preserving
“If these walls could talk,” is often said of places that bear witness to history.…