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Smoke clears for construction of Rock Island dispensary, gas station
Using phrases such as “a long road,” “emotional ups and downs” and “rough ride,” developers of a new marijuana dispensary and gas station in Southwest Rock Island moved the needle on the major commercial development with a groundbreaking Wednesday, April…
‘This is like Christmas’ – New teachers get needed school supplies
New teachers were carefully looking over rooms filled with donated classroom supplies on Tuesday, Aug.…
Martin Equipment expanding service shop in Rock Island
Martin Equipment, a construction equipment supplier, is expanding its Rock Island location service shop at…
Q&A with Brad Bark: Muscatine is focusing on growth
MUSCATINE, Iowa – This city is in the middle of history-making events. And Dr. Brad…
QC bids farewell to Stu Thoms: leader, innovator, family man
Friends, family and business and community leaders gathered today to pay tribute to Stu Thoms,…
Alternating Currents events start Thursday
Music, art, movies, comedy and even pro wrestling. All those – and more – will…
HNI Corp. announces quarterly dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corp. announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend…
Floatzilla renews efforts to break record
Floatzilla – the largest paddle event on the Mississippi River – is returning this summer…
More parts of old I-74 bridge coming down
More parts of the old Interstate 74 bridge will be brought down with explosives starting…
RI Community Foundation awards $99,530 in grants in 2023
The Rock Island Community Foundation has announced its 2023 grant awards totaling $99,530 for 50…
World-class designer to share a new vision for Moline’s riverfront
Moline aldermen are expected Tuesday, Aug. 15, to begin considering hiring the city development leaders’…
LeClaire-Port Byron Tug Fest: ‘They had a blast’
The tug-of-war contest between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, on Saturday, Aug. 12, had…
American Rental Association updates economic forecast
The American Rental Association (ARA), headquartered in Moline, has released an updated forecast for the…
WIU sets career, internship fairs
This fall, Western Illinois University students will have the opportunity to attend career and internship…
Iowa DOT delays Scott County Interstate 80 expansion plans
Rising costs have prompted the Iowa Department of Transportation to delay a study to look…
First Central State Bank to host ‘Grilling for Charity’
CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition this month of “Grilling…
