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MercyOne president and CEO Ritz to retire
MercyOne President and CEO Robert “Bob” Ritz has announced his retirement effective Jan. 2, 2026. His retirement was announced in a MercyOne news release today, Sept. 30. Mr. Ritz first joined MercyOne in 2013 as president of what was then…
QCBT’s Anderson retiring in 2025; Ekizian to become CEO
Quad City Bank & Trust CEO John Anderson will retire after 40 years in banking…
Welding competition: All it takes is a spark
The air crackled with anticipation as the rhythmic hum of welding machines filled the Blong…
UPDATE: IEDA Board approves assistance for Davenport data center
Davenport leaders are celebrating Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approval of a High-Quality Jobs…
RI County, LeClaire to partner on new I-80 bridge bike path
Rock Island County and the City of LeClaire jointly announced Thursday, May 16, they have…
USPS pauses decision over Milan postal facility move
The U.S. Postal Service has decided to delay making changes to mail processing centers until…
Study: The arts spur local economy, create jobs
Supporting the arts is economic development. The arts create jobs, bring in money, and attract…
Deere reports $2.370 billion in 2Q net income
Deere & Co. again lowered its full-year outlook for net income as demand for its…
QC audience hears status report on commercial real estate market
The commercial real estate market in the Quad Cities offers great opportunities with much of…
Project NOW hosts exhibit Evicted
“One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight.” In the time it took a crowd…
Ascentra creates $60,000 grant for Humility Homes
Ascentra Credit Union and the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation have established a $60,000 grant to…
Iron Tee Golf opens; new facility will ‘make memories’
Charlie Saddoris stopped by the new Iron Tee Golf entertainment facility late Tuesday, May 14,…
New hotel to add ‘synergy’ to Bettendorf’s growing Plex area
A new 86-room hotel will help bring “synergy” to the many businesses and sporting features…
Eldridge company rings in new Central Broadband name
In an effort to simplify its marketing and raise brand awareness, an Eldridge-based telecommunications services…
QC joins up this week with National Bike to Work Week
It’s the start of National Bike to Work Week, which runs Monday-Thursday, May 13-16, and…
Floatzilla action expanding with new expo, live bands and more
Floatzilla organizers are planning to expand the fun on the water – and on land…
