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QC Land Bank attacking zombies, looking to future

Since 2022 the Quad Cities Land Bank Authority has been working to attack zombie structures in Moline and East Moline and reclaim Rock Island abandoned properties so they can one day be returned to each city’s tax rolls. Now with…

Human trafficking survivor to share her story Aug. 17

A Quad Cities woman will tell her story of survival at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.…

human trafficking Walk for Freedom District 6420

Air Force combat vets to get specialty Illinois license plates

Illinois State Sen. Mike Halpin’s measure to create specialty Air Force license plates was signed…

Air Force specialty Illinois license plate

$1 million wellness center opens for business in Colona

COLONA, Illinois – The new $1 million, two-story, 6,000-square-foot Midwest Massage Therapy & Wellness Center…

Kitchen adds new flavor to Mercado recipe for success

After eight years of remarkable growth, Mercado on Fifth has started a flavorful new chapter…

Soft landing could be ahead for US, Deere economist says

Despite high interest rates and other challenges, the U.S. economy is not likely to experience…

Equipment Hill shows why Deere says ‘We Run for All’

Here in the heartland, John Deere tractors, construction equipment and the like are part of…

JDC John Deere

Awww Shucks ice cream highlights ‘purpose beyond profit’

When hundreds of young people descend on the John Deere Classic’s Youth Day on Wednesday,…

Quartet of Deere Gators await capture at JDC’s 16th Hole

There will be Gators lurking on the 16th Hole at TPC Deere Run beginning Thursday,…

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Pair of QC leaders ready to help QCREDA grow region

Two Quad Cities community and industry leaders – Doug House and David Aguirre – were…

Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority QCREDA Paul Schmitt

JDC adds $70.9M to economy, helps drive QC regional growth

The John Deere Classic delivered an eye-popping $70.9 million in direct and indirect impact to…

RIP, Steve Tappa – talented wordsmith, generous friend

Since word of Steve Tappa’s Tuesday, June 18, death began to spread, fellow journalists, schools,…

friend

Muscatine to host Job and Career Fair 2024

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the…

Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry career and job fair

Cirque du Soleil brings CRYSTAL to Vibrant Arena Feb. 13-16

Cirque du Soleil returns to Vibrant Arena at The Mark with CRYSTAL – a one-of-a-kind…

QC Botanical Center unveils one-of-a-kind rolling classroom

The Quad Cities Botanical Center has launched “a new chapter,” its executive director said Thursday…

Beyond music, fun, Mercado a living entrepreneurial lab

For many of its fans, Mercado on Fifth is all about the music, entertainment, food…