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New chamber arm ‘up and running’ to Grow Quad Cities
A month after the July 1 launch of Grow Quad Cities, the new economic development organization had its public coming out party before a large crowd at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting. Leaders of that effort, which…
TapOnIt’s Keep it QC card shortlisted for top award
Davenport-based TapOnIt’s “Keep it QC, The Community Gift Card” has made the shortlist for the…
Illinois primary features federal, state, local races
A heated governor’s race, an open congressional seat, competitive statewide contests and redrawn legislative districts…
Quad Cities stars in CNBC Live from Heartland special
Quad Citians have been hit by inflation and buffeted by other economic challenges, but so…
‘Nerd Celebrity’ star of QCBJ Mid-Year Economic Review
Global supply chain issues sparked by a pandemic-fueled demand for goods, U.S. China trade, and…
Rhubarb Festival, a small town gem, turns 30
ALEDO, Illinois – The Aledo Rhubarb Fest will celebrate its Pearl Anniversary on Friday and…
Second pedestrian struck by SUV on bike path dies
A second pedestrian, Anthony M. Castaneda, 18, of Moline, has died from injuries he suffered…
Sign letter backing QC passenger rail; ‘clock is ticking’
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging Quad Citians to help persuade the Illinois…
Completion of Davenport’s Amazon pushed to 2024
Quad Citians hoping to apply for one of the 1,000 new jobs promised at Amazon’s…
ACES ‘a force multiplier’ for Arsenal’s soldiers, civilians
The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) and Western Illinois University Quad Cities (WIU-QC) celebrated on Monday,…
Moline hits ‘milestone in rebuilding’ city organization
With the addition of new permanent directors for the public works, community and economic development,…
Entries line up for Mercado’s Day of Dead Parade
Five months before the inaugural Día de los Muertos Parade is set to step off…
Iowa primary features changes, contested races
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tuesday, June 7, is Primary Election Day in Iowa. Scott County polls are…
Latest I-74 Bridge ribbon cutting ‘big day’ for Quad Cities
The sun was as bright as the smiles on the faces of leaders, runners and…
License plate cameras may roll in the Quad Cities
Henry and Rock Island counties would join 20 other Illinois counties slated to be added…
Mercado to serve up old favorites, add new ones
A new indoor space, a Food Truck Lane where vendors will dish up Wednesday lunches,…