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Economist finds things to like in ‘economy everybody loves to hate’

Though “everybody loves to hate” this economy,” the U.S. is still in a good place, economist Kevin Depew told a crowd of about 350...

Friendship Manor launching $12.5M in upgrades

A retirement community in Rock Island will soon start $12.5 million in improvements to meet the changing needs of today’s retirees. That’s the word from...
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Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach

Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help to keep Illinois one of the most progressive states...

Winter Wellness event helps at-risk residents prepare

Three Quad Cities organizations are teaming up to hold their second annual Winter Wellness event to help residents and homeless individuals get ready for...
Empowerment Center

New home to help Empowerment Center expand its reach

As the YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center gets settled into its new home in east Davenport, its staff is excited about how the spacious and...
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Pritzker, QC leaders celebrate $65M I-280 project completion

Completion of a $65.7 million resurfacing project to make the Interstate 280 bridge a smoother, safer ride brought Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and regional...

New youth center will be ‘second home’ to children

A new, nearly $1 million youth center will be built near downtown Davenport next year. The center will be a “second home” to local...
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John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary

The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and learn in John Deere home communities and around the...
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U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University

Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a "Best Regional University in the Midwest" in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. It was...
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From intern to CEO: Honkamp’s Katie Thomas’ climb to success

If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure” book, turning to a different page might have seen...
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QC area events kick off holiday season

The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual events and activities. Here’s a look at some of...
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Deere homes open their doors for 19th Century Christmas

Quad Citians will once again be welcomed to a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the William Butterworth Foundation historic sites throw open their doors...
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West Liberty Foods donates nearly 100K pounds of food

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa –  West Liberty Foods recently announced the company has completed a month of charitable giving that included donating nearly 100,000 pounds...
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Walk in shoes of QC homeless at Christian Care’s Frigid Feet event

Christian Care in Rock Island urges Quad Citians to walk in the shoes of the homeless at its second annual Frigid Feet event on...
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Merrill Steel: A ‘dream come true’ for Camanche

CAMANCHE, Iowa — “We are the backbone of buildings.” That — in a single, short sentence — describes much of the work behind the company...
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EICC awarded $875K+ in grants for its truck driving program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) recently received more than $875,000 in grants designed to expand and enhance the college’s truck driving program.  The college received...

YouthBuild Quad Cities: Students learn skills, fix up old house

Chastin Barker loves the work he’s doing in an old Rock Island home that needs a lot of work. The 17-year-old Rock Island resident loves...
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Chipotle with Chipotlane opening Wednesday in Davenport

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant featuring a Chipotlane will open for business on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Davenport, according to Annie Gradinger, an...
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QC one of 3 MSAs to record October unemployment rate increase

The unemployment rate for the Quad Cities metropolitan statistical area increased to 4.9% in October 2023 from 3.4% in October 2022. The region also...

Scott Drug tradition to continue under Genesis ownership

DEWITT, Iowa –  Genesis Medical Center will become the new owner of Scott’s Thrifty White Drug in DeWitt, effective Dec. 15. The pharmacy will remain...
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