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Open Bay will be ‘designed around people’
Wendy and Chris Hermann are getting ready to make their longtime dream come true by opening a new type of business. It will combine an auto repair shop, coffee/snack shop, library and nail saloon all under one roof. “It’s going…
WIU receives DOJ funds to train police
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced that…
Bethany, WIU partner for Giving Tree toy drive
As the holidays quickly approach, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and Bethany for Children & Families…

Economist finds things to like in ‘economy everybody loves to hate’
Though “everybody loves to hate” this economy, the U.S. is still in a good place,…

Friendship Manor launching $12.5M in upgrades
A retirement community in Rock Island will soon start $12.5 million in improvements to meet…

Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach
Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help…

Winter Wellness event helps at-risk residents prepare
Three Quad Cities organizations are teaming up to hold their second annual Winter Wellness event…

New home to help Empowerment Center expand its reach
As the YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center gets settled into its new home in east Davenport,…

Pritzker, QC leaders celebrate $65M I-280 project completion
Completion of a $65.7 million resurfacing project to make the Interstate 280 bridge a smoother,…

New youth center will be ‘second home’ to children
A new, nearly $1 million youth center will be built near downtown Davenport next year.…

John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary
The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and…

U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University
Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest”…

From intern to CEO: Honkamp’s Katie Thomas’ climb to success
If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…

QC area events kick off holiday season
The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…

Deere homes open their doors for 19th Century Christmas
Quad Citians will once again be welcomed to a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the…
West Liberty Foods donates nearly 100K pounds of food
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – West Liberty Foods recently announced the company has completed a month…





