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MetroLINK celebrates Centre Station renovations
Centre Station in Moline has never been just a bus station. Likewise, its operator MetroLINK has never just been a transit system. Both Centre Station and the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) have been forces in connecting…
CRE8 Labs Student Showcase celebrated at EICC
Roland Harper, 18, said he learned some valuable lessons during a weeklong Eastern Iowa Community…

National aviation competition coming to Quad Cities in 2026
The National Intercollegiate Flying Association announced this week that the Quad Cities International Airport and…

New retail center to bring Burn Boot Camp, Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Russell Development announced Wednesday, June 11, that construction has begun on a new 10,000-square-foot retail…

Mel Foster agents win honors
Twelve agents with Mel Foster Co. have been recognized among America’s Best Real Estate Professionals…

Sears, Tinsmans to join QC Area Business Hall of Fame
The leader of a Quad Cities manufacturer dating back 170 years and a couple behind…

New tradition: Ride the Island event set for Father’s Day
A new Father’s Day bicycling tradition is about to take off in the Quad Cities.…

$500,000 grant aims to boost QC ‘boots-on-the-ground’ nonprofits
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson is partnering with the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) on…

Patriot Riverfest will be in LeClaire Saturday
LECLAIRE – The Patriot Riverfest celebration will be held in this community on Saturday, June…

John Deere cotton picker is 2025’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
John Deere’s high-tech CP770 cotton picker has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Coolest…

Fowler commits to 2025 John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler has committed to compete in this year’s John Deere Classic, scheduled for July…

Downtown Davenport thriving because ‘we gave a damn’
Downtown Davenport should celebrate some “huge wins” and get ready for more big projects in…

More info released on new Bubba’s 33
A new restaurant affiliated with Texas Roadhouse is scheduled to open in Davenport. But that…

RI artist Gustafson selected for Bettendorf mural project
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) has selected local artist William Gustafson of Rock Island to…

EICC, St. Ambrose announce partnership for nursing program
A new partnership between St. Ambrose University (SAU) and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is…

EICC faculty, staff leaders chosen for 2025 Emeritus Awards
Three Eastern Iowa Community Colleges retirees have been selected by their EICC colleagues as 2025…





