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Muscatine council rejects appeals from building owners
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Plans to stabilize and demolish buildings in the downtown area after a partial structural collapse are moving forward in this community. Those plans are now in the “very early design phases,” but the project could be done…
Micaela Booth: Turning tournament week into year-round community impact
Before Micaela Booth could clearly see the line of her career path, she knew the…
Celebrating the 2026 Women of Influence
The Quad Cities area has never lacked for people willing to do the work. What…
Illinois metro areas post increased unemployment in March
The unemployment rate in all 12 Illinois metro areas rose year-over-year in March, including in…
Scenic View Apartments: ‘This feels like home’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – People in this community now have a new place to call home.…
Treasurer relaunches state retirement program for Illinois small businesses
Employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program will benefit from lower fees…
Andrea Talentino: Striving for ‘thoughtful leadership’
Andrea Talentino equates her job as president of Augustana College in Rock Island to leading…
Anshu Singh: Finding her place on the banks of the Mississippi River
Anshu Singh said she cannot imagine living somewhere without a river. “I feel so connected,”…
New tourism center shows the many ‘cool things’ in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – Visitors who want information about museums, concerts, festivals and even large-scale troll…
IMEG acquires MARLIN Engineering, expanding Florida reach and services
In a move that expands its capabilities in Florida, Rock Island-based IMEG has acquired MARLIN…
Iowa unemployment rate dips to 3.3% in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.3% in March, down from 3.4% in…
Frontier Hospitality Group unveils new Hampton Inn by Hilton in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Illinois – Quad Cities-based Frontier Hospitality Group (FHG) has expanded its property holdings…
Ida Robinson: Building the King Center from the ground up
See a need, fill a need best describes how Ida Robinson has lived her life…
Gaye Shannon Burnett: Rooted in the past, building the future through art
When Gaye Shannon Burnett was searching for a name for her new arts organization, she…
Free bus rides offered to area bicyclists during Bike to Work Week
The Quad Cities three transit systems are encouraging Quad Citians to celebrate National Bike to…
Lee Enterprises CEO ‘highly encouraged’ by company performance
Davenport-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises reported “continued momentum” in improving its operations, according to the…
