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2026 Choose Iowa Passport driving business to local farms and flavors
The State of Iowa is rolling out a free digital passport that encourages Iowans to hit the road and provides a roadmap for exploring Iowa’s local foods and beverages and its agritourism destinations. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last…
Bush Construction names Johnson as president of company
Bush Construction of Davenport has named Michael Johnson as president, officially removing the interim designation…
IMEG hires national director of infrastructure
Longtime local business leader A.J. Loss will soon join IMEG as national director of infrastructure,…
Illinois unemployment rate ticks up in March
The unemployment rate across Illinois rose +0.1 percentage point over the month in March to…
Quad Cities businesses to receive BBB 2026 Torch Awards
The Better Business Bureau – Greater Iowa, serving the Quad Cities, announced it will recognize…
QC Area REALTORS announce 1Q home sales
The Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) recently announced that sales of single-family homes saw a…
ABI’s Business Horizons 2026 prepares Iowa students for their future
This summer, Iowa high school students won’t just learn about business – they’ll build one…
Meeting to focus on proposed highway work in Silvis
The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting from 1 to 6 p.m.…
Clinton gets set to celebrate updated Bickelhaupt Arboretum
CLINTON, Iowa – The Bickelhaupt Arboretum in this community is ready for its next big…
Report: Iowa farmland values tick up 1.3%, outlook remains positive
Iowa cropland values edged up 1.3% on a statewide average between September 2025 and March…
MuscaBus celebrates 45 years serving riders
MUSCATINE, Iowa – When MuscaBus rolls out on Saturday, May 2, it will mark 45…
New manufacturing facility opening in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – A new precast concrete manufacturing facility is opening for business in this…
John Deere invests $2.7M to help build tomorrow’s workforce
John Deere has announced a three-year partnership with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science…
Moline Regional Community Foundation carries on McNeil’s legacy
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) has announced a partnership with The Porter McNeil Foundation,…
Iowa American announces 2026 Water and Environment Grant winners
The American Water Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic nonprofit of American Water, along with the utility’s…
Ascentra backs the Blue Flight with donation
In a show of its commitment to community, service, and law enforcement, Ascentra Credit Union…
