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A student participates in a recent welding competition hosted by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.

EICC’s Clinton campus gets $1 million for career learning

CLINTON, Iowa – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will receive a $1 million state grant to expand career academy opportunities for high school students and strengthen career-connected learning.  The funding, awarded through Iowa’s Career Academy Incentive Fund, will modernize learning…

Kids enjoy return of ‘incredible’ Happy Joe’s party

It’s pizza party time again in the Quad Cities. Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream,…

ARA: Equipment rental revenue poised for slower growth in 2023

After two years of rapid post-pandemic revenue growth in 2021 and 2022, the equipment rental…

Pipeline project faces tough crowd in Davenport

A proposed underground pipeline that would transport carbon dioxide (CO2) from ethanol plants and pass…

Modern Woodmen holds winter clothing drive 

Modern Woodmen of America will hold a drive-thru clothing drive on Saturday, Dec. 17, to…

MLK Park plan gets $219K tourism grant

A proposed MLK Commemorative Park in downtown Davenport is getting a financial boost through a…

Jersey Mike’s Subs opening new shop in Davenport

A new Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant will open on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 4451 E.…

IMEG Corp. acquires Barker Structural engineering firm

The Quad Cities-based IMEG Corp. announced on Monday, Dec. 5, it has acquired Barker Structural,…

In the Works: November 2022 construction projects around the QC

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

Bustos looks back on 10-year congressional career

With less than a month before she leaves office, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, is…

Genesis to open Emergency Department at Bettendorf HealthPlex

One emergency department is opening in Bettendorf. Another one is closing in Davenport. A new…

‘First-class’ YMCA opens in Eldridge

Bill and Joan Erps are saying goodbye to the Davenport West YMCA. The Eldridge couple…

Rejuvenate Housing showcases latest renovated home

When it comes to the fate of old houses in old neighborhoods, Tim Huey likes…

Davenport gets $9.6M grant for ‘spectacular’ riverfront projects

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson says he remembers as a younger man when the city’s riverfront…

Dave Herrell, president and CEO of Visit Quad Cities; Clay Merritt, assistant public works director for Davenport; and Davenport Mayor Mike Matson discuss a $9.6 million Destination Iowa grant awarded to the city for riverfront projects on Friday, Dec. 2.

Economic advice to business: Toss 2008 playbook

A recession may be looming in 2023, but if it does happen, it may not…

Moline seeks public input on accessory dwellings

The City of Moline is continuing to ask residents to weigh in on a proposed…