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Downtown RI Grand Prix street karting race blasts off Aug. 30-31
The prestigious 30th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, will run through the streets of that city on Labor Day weekend featuring 20 races, food, fun and entertainment. Admission is free to the Saturday and…
Moline mayor to deliver Feb. 3 State of the City Address
Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati will deliver the annual State of the City Address on Monday,…
Thoms lauds 2024 RI investment; more to come in 2025
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms celebrated 2024 as a year of growth that boasted a…
Atlas Roofing plant expected to open in summer 2026
CLINTON, Iowa – The construction of a new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. plant in…
Illinois jobless rate falls to 5.2% in December
The unemployment rate in Illinois fell slightly to 5.2% in December, while nonfarm jobs increased…
Bettendorf mayor discusses State of City on Feb. 26
The 2025 Bettendorf State of the City Address will be given by Mayor Bob Gallagher…
$3.2B Illinois budget hole may impact key QC chamber priorities
Illinois lawmakers say they’ll work to invest more in middle-income housing, child care, site-readiness, worker…
Iowa ag boss tours educational ‘working building’
ELDRIDGE, Iowa – The state’s top agriculture official last week toured a new $18.7 million…
January In the Works
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…
Bi-State seeks input on Thrive 2055 transportation plan
As it plans for transportation needs in the Quad Cities’ future, the Bi-State Regional Commission…
Iowa Center to expand business services in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Iowa Center recently announced a contract award from the U.S. Small…
Micky’s almost ready to open in Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb.…
‘Positive energy’ – River Bandits donate $50,000 to help kids
The Quad Cities River Bandits baseball organization is delivering “ripples of positive energy” to the…
Sorensen to serve on Armed Services, key subcommittees
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, whose 17th Congressional District includes the Rock Island Arsenal, has…
Jan. 30 forum explores Alzheimer’s impact on rural Iowans
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter will host a virtual community forum next week to discuss…
Life Breads Bakery closes storefront
Life Breads Gluten-Free Bakery has permanently closed its storefront business at 1509 Harrison St., Davenport.…
