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$50.6B transportation plan could put QC passenger rail on track

Local leaders are celebrating the inclusion of $388.8 million for Quad Cities passenger rail in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s record-breaking $50.6 billion infrastructure plan and are urging state lawmakers to approve the funding during this month’s veto session. Mr. Pritzker…

Fireworks always happening at John Deere Classic

Fireworks are always legal during a John Deere Classic. Even on the 5 th of…

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…

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Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree fest rolls in July 11-13 

WALCOTT, Iowa – Get ready for trucks, food, music, fireworks and fun. The 45th annual…

Rafferty swings into new service role as JDC chair

In his profession as a funeral director, Kevin Rafferty is accustomed to being the one…

JDC Kevin Rafferty volunteer chair

USO, John Deere join forces to expand support of military 

As the nation marked its independence Thursday, July 4, John Deere and the USO celebrated…

QCBJ seeking nominations for Forty Under 40 awards 

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is accepting nominations through Friday, July 12, for its…

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JDC: 2,300 volunteers help make the tournament a success

For many Quad Citians, the John Deere Classic golf tournament is all about bringing great…

JDC looks at different dates for tournament

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said this week that discussions continue with Deere & Co.…

Springer goes down in JDC history with 59 in first round 

Hayden Springer joined an elite group of PGA Tour golfers on Thursday, July 4, in…

Photo look at Wednesday’s John Deere Classic Action!

It’s finally here! The John Deere Classic is underway! Look for a breakdown of today’s…

JDC Youth Day: A time to ‘grow the game’ for future generations

The day before official golf play began at John Deere Classic was a time for…

Clanton among young JDC golfers chasing early success

Luke Clanton will be an amateur when he tees off Thursday, July 4, for the…

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Report: Economic outlook is positive, with some concerns

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024 on…

Teen gets new clubs, chance to play in JDC ProAm

Six weeks ago, recent high school graduate Bradley Gebbie, stood in front of the ruins…

Rock Island Arsenal Garrison to get new commander

Col. Daniel D. Mitchell will relinquish command of U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Rock Island Arsenal…

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