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Master plan creates ‘focused vision’ for Davenport’s Hilltop

After years of planning and work, the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) in Davenport has a new master plan for the future. In the coming months and years, that well-researched plan will help make the HCV a more welcoming place for…

Second pedestrian struck by SUV on bike path dies

A second pedestrian, Anthony M. Castaneda, 18, of Moline, has died from injuries he suffered…

Kwik Star Criterium to mark 55th running this weekend

The online deadline for participating in this Memorial Day Weekend’s 55th running of the Kwik…

Racers crowd the starting line in this undated photo from a recent Kwik Star Criterium. This year is the 55th running of the Quad Cities race on Memorial Day, May 31. CREDIT VISIT QUAD CITIES

Sign letter backing QC passenger rail; ‘clock is ticking’

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce is urging Quad Citians to help persuade the Illinois…

Completion of Davenport’s Amazon pushed to 2024

Quad Citians hoping to apply for one of the 1,000 new jobs promised at Amazon’s…

Deere raises dividend 8% per share

The Deere & Company Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 25, declared a quarterly dividend…

Arts Alley Grant will help Rock Island tourism rock

With more than a half-million grant dollars and donations, the City of Rock Island is…

ACES ‘a force multiplier’ for Arsenal’s soldiers, civilians

The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) and Western Illinois University Quad Cities (WIU-QC) celebrated on Monday,…

Rock Island swears in a new city manager

The Rock Island City Council formally welcomed new City Manager Todd Thompson to the community…

Royal Neighbors earns Great Place to Work honor

Royal Neighbors of America has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the…

JDC relationships mean ‘good business’

Retiring John Deere Classic tournament director Clair Peterson drove home the enduring charm of the…

Clair Peterson, longtime John Deere Classic tournament director, makes a point during the Champions Day breakfast kickoff for the 2022 tournament which tees off on June 29. CREDIT STEVE TAPPA

Harbor Freight ‘actively looking’ to open in Moline

A new Harbor Freight Tools store could be coming to Moline later this year. A…

Harbor Freight logo

Davenport students honored for blood donation work

Davenport Community Schools students are being honored for their help in donating blood throughout the…

Davenport Community Schools

Mayor: Davenport moving forward, ‘in a good place’

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said a young friend recently moved to Davenport from a much…

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson gives his State of the City address Monday afternoon, May 23, at the Rhythm City Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Project NOW awarded more federal funds for Head Start

Project NOW, which serves the Illinois Quad Cities region, has been awarded an additional $1.6…

GROWTH kicks off long-awaited Shimer College reboot

Rock Island-based Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is inviting people across the region to celebrate the…

Aerial view of Shimer College campus, GROWTH