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Gathering of the Green returns to the QC

The 12th Gathering of the Green – a celebration of all things John Deere – will make its return to the Quad Cities later this month.  The nationwide conference draws antique John Deere tractor collectors, restorers and enthusiasts. The 2026…

Demand drives up Deere 2Q earnings, 2022 estimate

Despite ongoing supply chain issues and inflation pressures, continued strong demand for its products drove…

layoffs Deere & Co. earnings

QC Marathon reaches 25th anniversary milepost

BETTENDORF – A new bridge. A new course. A new logo. The TBK Bank Quad…

Illinois unemployment rate down, workforce up

Illinois’ unemployment rate continued to inch down, falling to 4.6% in April from March’s 4.7%…

QCBJ to host Fastest Growing Companies event

The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal is preparing to roll out its inaugural Fastest Growing…

Honor Flight dinner showcases ‘great bunch of guys’ – and gals

Jeff Ostrand of Bettendorf applauded and held an American flag up high as dozens of…

A veteran and his wife arrive at the pre-flight dinner, held at Bettendorf’s Waterfront Convention Center, for veterans going on the next Honor Flight. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Latest I-74 Bridge ribbon cutting ‘big day’ for Quad Cities

The sun was as bright as the smiles on the faces of leaders, runners and…

Welding Competition: It’s all about getting a good bead

There’s a sign in an area community college welding shop that states: “Give someone a…

John Deere Foundation awards $1M to World Food Program 

The John Deere Foundation on Wednesday, May 18, announced a $1 million donation to World…

License plate cameras may roll in the Quad Cities 

Henry and Rock Island counties would join 20 other Illinois counties slated to be added…

Street food: Food trucks stay hot in the Quad Cities

The food truck season is heating up for Chris Remrey. “We’ve got a pretty good…

Steelworkers to vote June 1 on 4-year deal with Arconic

Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 105 are scheduled to take a ratification vote…

Chicago Fed seeks to fill retiring CEO Evans’ post

A search has been launched to find a replacement for Charles L. Evans, the president…

‘Amazing’ Summit welcomed to community

The Rev. David Steinle loves his independent living and the dining room service at The…

Niabi wins Painted Dog grant, introduces baby colobus

Niabi Zoo has received a grant for $160,000 from the Roy J. Carver charitable trust…

‘Dream’ becomes reality for QC River Bandits

DYERSVILLE, Iowa – When a pickup truck-driving vandal damaged the “Field of Dreams” movie site…