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Arconic celebrates new High Purity Aluminum facility
The Arconic Davenport Works is now making a better, ultra-pure aluminum that is used for aviation, space and military vehicles. It is an aluminum product that will create more jobs in the Quad Cities, help spur local economic development and…
Six Iowa QC businesses OK’d for $2.7M in Iowa SBA loans
Six businesses in the Iowa Quad Cities area received approval for $2.7 million in loans…

The Dog Plex, a new doggie day care, opens in Moline
Harold Defrieze has made a big career change. He has just opened a new doggie…

Hospitals, workers, volunteers honor survivors of sexual assault
A cold, blustery, rainy day couldn’t day stop Quad Cities medical workers and volunteers from…

LeClaire to host Spring Shop Hop on Saturday
Businesses in LeClaire will host the “Spring Shop Hop” event from 10 a.m. to 5…

Community Foundation names new corporate philanthropy director
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced that Jean Moran will join the organization in…

Malibu Jack’s: ‘Fun’s up!’
Walking through rows of arcade games – and seeing the celebratory lights, bells and whistles…

John Deere Classic launches 2024 ticket sales
With fewer than 90 days until tournament week, ticket sales open Wednesday, April 3, for…

IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history
A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…

ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development
The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – called “Born for This”…

Iowa HHS promotes volunteer opportunities, recognition
More than 57% of Iowans volunteer in some capacity to serve others each year and…

Sculpture Garden a backdrop for meditation, yoga at the Figge
Large works of art are springing up at the Figge Art Museum in a Sculpture…

RI Rotary Club on mission to flood Africa with clean water
Since 2017 Rock Island Rotarians have been on a mission to provide clean water to…

‘Freedom Writers’ author inspires big River Bend Food Bank donations
Erin Gruwell witnessed the impact of hunger in her students’ faces, in their attitudes and…

The Hemp Doctor to be in the house for 2024 Grand Prix
The annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix is welcoming a new national level sponsor: The…

Travelin’ Tom’s truck offers customers a little pick-me-up
Jennifer Kress lined up in front of Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck of West Davenport on…





