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Economist forecasts ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2026 U.S. growth
The U.S. economy is likely to see some economic growth next year and the Quad Cities region could see a slightly stronger year for businesses in 2026, a pair of economists told business leaders at the Quad Cities Chamber annual…
Recycle the Runway to get new date, new leader
As it searches for a new executive director, Dress for Success Quad Cities has scrapped…
Historic public transit investment headlines QC Chamber forum
Leaders of the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) and MetroLINK celebrated historic government investment in…
Corps to remove clog in ag export artery
Quad Citians won’t have a front-row seat for the historic lock and dam upgrade investment…
Illiniwek to add bike lane, bike repair station
Illiniwek Forest Preserve cyclists could see the addition of a new bike lane and a…
Thompson’s hiring a ‘turning point’ for Rock Island
Rock Island city leaders are celebrating the hiring of Galesburg City Manager Todd Thompson, calling…
Moline celebrates gains, looks to ‘flourishing future’
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati used her state of the city address Monday, March 14, to…
Illinois Quad Cities have unique plans for millions in ARPA funds
An Arts Alley in a reimagined downtown Rock Island and a unique Moline riverfront redevelopment…
Mindrup, new VP, a key player in WIU-QC’s past; now its future
Kristi Mindrup, the leader of Western Illinois University Quad-Cities (WIU-QC) riverfront campus, has spent a…
Women’s basketball is back, catch the excitement
Women’s college basketball fans will be back at Moline’s TaxSlayer Center after a two-year COVID-19…
Deere CEO outlines ambitious technology goals
During a profitable 2021, Deere & Co. leapt ahead with its strategic plan to increase…
Boeing exec among 11 shareholders elected to Deere board
Among the 11 members of the Deere & Co. Board of Directors elected by shareholders…
Laborshed report: QC workers seeking new opportunities
Community leaders working to grow the Quad Cities region and employers searching for new employees…
Promote Quad Cities’ eateries, reward your favorite staff, chef
“People who love to eat are always the best people,” Julia Childs, the French Chef…
New Rock Island County Forest Preserve needs name
The newest Rock Island County Forest Preserve needs a name and Quad Citians are asked…
Dress for Success thrives despite flood of challenges
Dress for Success Quad Cities is sitting pretty these days. Not only is it thriving,…