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Survey shows ‘tourism is essential to the Quad Cities’

Tourism is important to the local economy. Most residents encourage friends and family to visit the Quad Cities. They also support modernizing existing venues that will attract visitors, and brag about living in the Quad Cities. Those are some of…

Bix 7 will light a midsummer spark for local economy

For many people, the upcoming Quad-City Times Bix 7 race on Saturday, July 30, isn’t…

River Bend Food Bank selects new leader

The River Bend Food Bank will soon have a new leader but a familiar face. …

The River Bend Food Bank in Davenport distributes meals to children, adults and seniors through its network of food pantries along with schools, senior residences and community organizations.

Davenport tops Best Midwest Cities for Millennials

Davenport has been named the No. 1 best place for millennial homebuyers among the Midwest’s…

Get A Grip Training Center working out in Colona 

COLONA, Illinois – Long-time Colona residents Kevin and Jennifer “Jen” Norville have moved their fitness/obstacle…

IMEG acquires firm christopher consultants

The Virginia-based firm christopher consultants is being acquired by IMEG Corp., adding to IMEG’s civil…

Illinois unemployment drops to pre-COVID levels

Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 4.5% in June – the lowest rate recorded since the…

Jane’s Place: New room helps create ‘moments of happiness’

“This room is a blessing.” That was the view of Crystal Hughes on a newly…

Help promote, honor Quad Cities women leaders with Athena awards

If you know a woman who supports, develops and honors other women, Women Lead Change…

Beginning today, ‘catch lighting magic’ on Interstate 74 bridge

At last, travelers who cross the Interstate 74 bridge between Bettendorf and Moline will be…

Crawford brews up celebration for Big Brothers Big Sisters 

Crawford Brew Works will toast Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) on its 35 years of…

NEST Cafe: ‘This is a place for everybody’

Laura Mahn sees the problem with food, hunger and waste in this country in these…

Utilities Board sets public meetings for Wolf Carbon CO2 pipeline proposal

The Iowa Utilities Board has approved a series of six public informational meetings requested by…

WIU adds 6 online degrees for working professionals

Six new online degree programs for working professionals will begin this fall at Western Illinois…

Army Sustainment Command has new commanding general

The new commanding general at the U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC), Rock Island Arsenal, is…

Harbor Freight Tools plans October opening in Moline

A new Harbor Freight Tools store is scheduled to open in Moline in October filling…