Kenda Burrows's stories

Streamline recreates piece of history in forever home
Streamline Architects threw open the doors on its forever home in downtown Moline to celebrate its 10th anniversary and demonstrate its commitment to share and preserve an historic Quad Cities treasure. The award-winning, full-service architectural firm — founded by Andrew…
QCBJ Newsmakers: Pioneer, Cookie still lifting Modern Woodmen’s brand
This story is part of the QCBJ’s annual Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up by the…

Secretary Osman retires after leading IDOT’s ‘golden age’
Quad Cities leaders are lauding recently retired Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Omer Osman…

‘Yeah, baby,’ Ploehn is QC’s Most Influential Leader
For Bettendorf City Administrator Decker Ploehn the key to success in government, economic development, community…

Economist sees more of ‘best economy everybody loves to hate’
RSM Analyst Kevin DePew delivered a surprisingly positive message today at the Quad Cities Chamber 2025…

QC businesses grow, as chamber works to attract new industry
Even as multiple existing businesses are or will be expanding their Quad Cities operations, the…

Work begins on major MercyOne Genesis Eldridge expansion
ELDRIDGE, Iowa – MercyOne Genesis broke ground today on a 7,669-square-foot extension of its Eldridge…

QC healthier, but assessment IDs areas of opportunity
The Quad Cities community has made progress over the last several years in tackling such…

QC Housing Council touts $35M in investments, seeks more
Affordable housing advocates crowded into Mercado on Fifth’s indoor event space on Thursday, Nov. 14,…

Alter Logistics eyes RI Terminal expansion, more jobs
Alter Logistics Company is ready to leverage state and federal dollars to grow and expand…

Corn Belt Ports help unleash flood of state, federal, local investment
Since the Corn Belt Ports was launched to attract federal investment to the upper Mississippi…

‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ creator wows at WLC Conference
Nia Vardalos – the woman behind the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise – was…

Wehling new Augustana civil rights director, Title IX coordinator
Augustana College named Steve Wehling to serve as civil rights director and chief Title IX…

Visit QC says tourism continues to deliver results for Quad Cities
Visit Quad Cities celebrated a year of “incredible growth” in tourism Thursday, Oct. 24, which…

United Way, QC partners seek to level education playing field
With a $1 million Community In Schools (CIS) “catalytic grant” public-private partners led by United…

For Next Gen, unlimited opportunity, ability to make a difference
Find your passion, don’t be afraid to pivot, and go climb a tree were among…





