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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…

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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…

John Deere Classic winner Sepp Straka

IEDA grants to study Muscatine underground railroad, crop history

A pair of grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will help advance two…

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ARA launches campaign to support rental workforce development

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

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Iowa HHS promotes volunteer opportunities, recognition

More than 57% of Iowans volunteer in some capacity to serve others each year and…

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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…

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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…

Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix The Hemp Doctor

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…