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Cargill CEO Sikes joins Deere & Co. Board of Directors
Moline-based John Deere has added Brian Sikes, board chair and CEO of Cargill, to the company’s now 11-member board of directors. Mr. Sikes leads one of the world’s largest privately held companies. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision…
Shive-Hattery acquires Houston-based Montgomery Roth
Shive-Hattery is expanding its footprint in the nation’s Southwest with its recent acquisition of Montgomery…

Geneseo State Street Market to celebrate 10 years
GENESEO, Illinois – State Street Market, a 10-year-long Midwest autumn tradition, will return to this…

MercyOne president and CEO Ritz to retire
MercyOne President and CEO Robert “Bob” Ritz has announced his retirement effective Jan. 2, 2026.…

Clausen Companies receives Iowa ESGR Patriot Award
CLINTON, Iowa — Clausen Companies has been recognized with a Patriot Award from the Iowa…

Sargent accepts $20,000 Royal Neighbors empowerment grant
Lynda Sargent’s Heart of Home Ministries nourishes Quad Cities families every day. Thanks to a…

East Moline Community Fund awards $20,500 in local grants
The East Moline Community Fund has announced grants totaling $20,500 to 15 local nonprofits. “We…

Honkamp earns Top Iowa Workplace award for 12th year
Honkamp has been honored with a Top Workplaces 2025 award by Iowa Top Workplaces…

Zogg climbs to new heights at Schebler Co.
Brad Zogg considers one of his career highs to be the work he performed as…

Hand in Hand leader honored for helping ‘great teacher’
Brileigh McCumsey left her job as a teacher at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf to…

Local artist’s watershed paintings on display at Figge
“Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings From the Watershed” – a new exhibition featuring recent works…

QC jobs down, August unemployment steady over 2024
The August unemployment rate in the Quad Cities was unchanged at 5.3% over last year…

Moline regional foundation grants $500,000 to 52 nonprofits
The Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) has awarded grants totalling $500,000 to 52 nonprofit recipients…

Local schools: Rebuilding stronger
The new school year has started. So have many new school building projects, renovations and…

Arconic celebrates new High Purity Aluminum facility
The Arconic Davenport Works is now making a better, ultra-pure aluminum that is used for…

PCT leader urges senators to double SBA loan limits
The president of PCT Ebeam and Integration testified before a U.S. Senate panel last week…





