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Cinnamon rolls to drinks: New Bakehouse is open for business

The new Bakehouse in East Moline is more than a bakery that serves a lot of coffee and energy drinks. It’s also a passion project for the owners. “We did this with a lot of heart. … We’re happy to…

QC mobilizes in aftermath of rare NWS flash-flood emergency

In the wake of rare emergency flash flooding and a tornado touchdown in northwest Davenport,…

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Area nonprofits share $170,000 from QC Community Foundation

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded another round of Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants to…

Quad Cities Community Foundation student scholarships Teens for Tomorrow

Rejuvenate to unveil fourth Davenport rehab project

Rejuvenate Housing is opening the doors to its fourth fully renovated home in Davenport’s central…

Clinton airport to host Cessna Fly-In

CLINTON, Iowa – Aviation enthusiasts from across the country will descend on Clinton Municipal Airport…

Big cats return to Niabi Zoo following cat house renovations

COAL VALLEY – Niabi Zoo is welcoming back its Amur, snow and African leopards following…

Niabi Zoo Leopards

ABI accepting 2025 Legends in Manufacturing nominations 

  The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is accepting nominations for the 2025…

‘It’s all about the trucks’ at Walcott Truckers Jamboree

WALCOTT, Iowa – Kate Whiting loves showing off her restored 1973 Kenworth W900A truck called…

Lights, camera, action: Fresh Films shoots at RI Arts Alley

The cameras will be rolling on Sunday and Monday, July 20-21, in Rock Island’s Arts…

WIU professor receives prestigious research program award

Western Illinois University Communication professor Chris Carpenter has been honored with the 2025 John E.…

Tennant kept on trucking through JDC volunteer chairmanship

Aaron Tennant could not wipe the smile off his face as he presented the John…

Funeral home will be built in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – Law Jones Cremation and Funeral Care has announced plans to build a…

‘Heavy Metal’ camp helps attract, train future electricians

Charlie Hafner thinks he will be an electrician. “Ever since I could hold a screwdriver,…

UnityPoint Health receives award for cardiac performance 

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Rock Island have been recognized with the American College…

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Heartland British Autofest roaring into LeClaire

LECLAIRE – The 38th annual Heartland British Autofest is set for Saturday, Aug. 2, on…

Former Dispatch building may reopen as apartments next year

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting…