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Arsenal wants to outgrow its ‘hidden gem’ status
Not too long ago, many people looked at the Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island and saw a “black hole in the middle of the Mississippi River” that few people visit, according to an Arsenal military leader. Times have changed.…
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors celebrates ‘remarkable’ 2023
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated its 2023 accomplishments at an annual awards event Friday, Jan. 26, at…

Putnam Museum to unlock mysteries at 2024 gala Feb. 24
The Putnam Museum and Science Center will unveil a surprise discovery at its 2024 fundraising…

Ross’ Family Restaurant to close Feb. 12
An icon restaurant in the Quad Cities has announced that it will permanently close in…

CBI Bank & Trust completes acquisition of Joy bank branch
MUSCATINE, Iowa – CBI Bank & Trust announced that it has completed the acquisition of…

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine celebrates 25 years
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is celebrating its 25th anniversary this…

Calling all artists: RI seeks muralists for Arts Alley
The Rock Island Downtown Alliance and Quad City Arts are in search of two artists…

Former Davenport Mayor Hart dies at 70
Former Davenport Mayor Thomas W. Hart, 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Genesis Medical Center,…

QC unemployment increases slightly in December
Total nonfarm jobs increased over the year in December in eight of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan…

QC’s ‘Regional Leaders’ gather for reception, networking
Top business, nonprofit group and community leaders gathered Thursday night, Jan. 25, to network, share…

Davis promoted to chief strategy officer at Midland Davis
Laura Davis has been named the new chief strategy officer for Midland Davis Corp. in…

Welcome Peter Tokar III
Congratulations to Peter Tokar III, who is starting this month as the new president and…

A dozen leaders join third QC Chamber Leadership cohort
A dozen community-minded leaders and changemakers got down to work this week as part of…

$300K grant to help ‘drive big change’ in RI West End
The effort to transform and revitalize Rock Island’s West End received a major boost from…

‘Goosebumps moment’: Quad City Bank & Trust celebrates big day
Holly Katko took a good look at the upgraded and renovated building that houses the…

Sorensen pledges to fight for health care access in QC
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, met with local health care leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 24,…





