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Michael Gapen, chief U.S. Economist for Morgan Stanley, gives his take on where the economy stands and what's ahead at the QCBJ's Economic Review Luncheon Wednesday, May 13, at the Rhythm City Casino Resort. (PHOTOS BY TODD WELVAERT)

Economy faces ‘headwinds,’ but there will be growth

The U.S. economy will continue to grow — and even somewhat prosper — this year and next year. This growth will happen even with rising inflation, changes in the labor force and the ongoing artificial intelligence revolution around the world.…

Over-the-year November QC jobless rate down, IDES reports

The over-the-year Quad Cities unemployment rate decreased by -0.1% to 5% in November, making it…

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Hy-Vee donates $18,445 to local food bank

A group of Hy-Vee grocery store officials arrived at the River Bend Food Bank in…

RI Mayor Harris to offer inaugural State of the City on Jan. 29

Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris will deliver his 2026 State of the City Address on…

State of the City Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris

2026: A Look Ahead in Business

As global financial experts share their 2026 economic forecasts, it’s easy to see what led…

Concerned Citizens to discuss proposed power plant

Concerned Citizens of Scott County will hold a public meeting to discuss the potential impacts…

Power Plant CIPCO Concerned Citizens of Scott County

Vibrant Credit Union launches Be The Good Foundation

Vibrant Credit Union recently started the Be The Good Foundation, a philanthropic initiative designed to…

IMEG rebrand shines light on Architectural Lighting Studio

Quad Cities-based IMEG has rebranded its architectural lighting services and Illuminating Concepts division into a…

Illuminating Concepts IMEG

Icestravaganza celebration to feature ‘This is Iowa’ theme

Icestravaganza returns today to downtown Davenport’s Freight House with family fun and intricate ice carving…

Davenport Icestravaganza

House joins IFA economic development funding panel

Douglas House joined his first Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) meeting this week shortly after Gov.…

IFA Illinois Finance Authority Douglas House

Allen departs as Quad City Arts executive director 

Quad City Arts is going through another leadership change after the Rock Island-based group announced…

QC Farm Show to showcase tools for modern farmers

The 2026 Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show in Rock Island will feature big ag…

Rotary Club of Bettendorf awards $45,000 to local groups

Children and families in need will get more services. People fighting addictions will get help.…

Scholarship honors McNeil, passionate advocate, servant

Applications are open for a new public service scholarship program for current Moline High School…

Porter McNeil Public Service Scholarship Moline High School. MHS

Sweet dreams: QC welcomes back Chocolate Manor

The owners of the Chocolate Manor in downtown Davenport hope people are in the mood…

Nonprofits receive $165K in QCCF’s Capacity Building Grants

Nine Quad Cities nonprofit organizations have been awarded a total of $165,800 in Nonprofit Capacity…

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