Kenda Burrows's stories
Kirwan departs Illinois Farm Bureau board
After a decade of board service, Jeff Kirwan is retiring from the Illinois Farm Bureau. The Mercer County man,was the bureau’s District 3 director. He has shared his expertise on a number of issues facing his industry over the years. …
New My Place hotel to serve East Moline’s busy Bend XPO
With rising demand for guest rooms to house East Moline’s busy Bend XPO Center and…
Anamaria Rocha leaves Mercado after record-breaking 2022
Anamaria Rocha, the executive director who just led a record-breaking season for Moline’s Mercado on…
QC, business community join to help Jackie Celske get her ‘miracle’
One thing Jackie Celske said she has learned during a long, painful healthcare journey is…
Festival of Trees heralds QC holiday season
Downtown Davenport’s population will balloon this weekend when tens of thousands of visitors are expected…
Bumper crop of tractors, road art hit Mecum auction block
With the Quad Cities’ corn and soybean crop nearly out of the field, farmers and…
Say Yes for Workers Rights Amendment declares victory
Backers of Amendment 1 on Illinois’ election ballot Tuesday declared victory shortly after midnight today…
What Quad Citians should know before they vote
As anyone who has been subjected to the constant barrage of negative campaign ads dominating…
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…