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GECU powers up for its 90th anniversary 

After a few mergers with smaller, neighboring credit unions and two name changes later, the Gas & Electric Credit Union (GECU) is looking back...

East Moline gets new housing, plans for Casey’s

East Moline is getting new homes and businesses, and getting ready for more projects. Those were some of the top messages delivered during the Revitalize...
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Illinois nonfarm payrolls hit record high in March IDES says

Employment in Illinois reached a record high in March, with nonfarm payrolls increasing +0.2%, or +25,800 jobs, over-the-month to a record high of 6,172,300...

Community Health Care growing with new Muscatine clinic 

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Under a downpour, dozens of community leaders and Muscatine Community College students turned out Thursday, April 17, for the groundbreaking here...

‘Path forward’ – Public considers future of Centennial Bridge

The first steps have been taken in a long journey that will determine the fate of the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that spans downtown Davenport...
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NAI Ruhl Commercial to host 10th Market Report event

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company will host its 10th annual Market Report event on Tuesday, April 29, at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. Doors open...
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Rock Island County wins state funding for pre-apprenticeships

Rock Island County will receive $374,000 in state funding to expand its job training program, according to Illinois State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island. Mr....

LeClaire business shows ‘joy of electric vehicles’

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Many people love using electric bicycles and golf carts to get from place to place. In fact, the global e-bike market was...
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RI County amps up fight to bring passenger rail to QC

The Rock Island County Board emphasized its unanimous support of passenger rail service to the Quad Cities this week by inking a resolution outlining...
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Ruhl’s Schlutz recognized by APEX Producers Club

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Eric Schlutz, a Realtor with Ruhl Farm & Land, was recognized earlier this month as a member of the 2024 APEX...

‘Community treasure’ bids farewell to Deere sites

After more than 38 years of giving voice to generations of John Deere’s descendants, tireless history detective and talented storyteller Gretchen Small has retired...
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Illinois’ Martin Equipment partners with Cemen Tech

Illinois-based Martin Equipment has entered into a new partnership with Cemen Tech, the world’s largest volumetric concrete mixer manufacturer, the heavy equipment dealer announced. The...

AFP Quad Cities to host May 1 Success in Fundraising conference

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) IL Quad Cities Chapter is bringing back its Success in Fundraising conference on Thursday, May 1.  “From Seed to...

Muscatine Community College to host Holocaust VR Exhibit

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Community College (MCC) will host "The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience," an interactive exhibit using 360-degree technology to share...

East Moline revitalization project has started

Construction on the first phase of the Greater Downtown East Moline Revitalization Project has started in East Moline, planners announced on April 16. The initial...

RIA Credit Union marking 90th anniversary

RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 90th birthday by giving a gift to the community – 90 acts of kindness – ranging from...
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QC urged to help planners design region’s future transportation

The Bi-State Regional Commission is inviting Quad Citizens to weigh in on future development of the metro area’s transportation system through an online survey.   To...

Pancheros teams up with JDC for ‘Quad Cities Queso for a Cause’

Pancheros Mexican Grill and the John Deere Classic are partnering for "Quad Cities Queso for a Cause" to benefit the Birdies for Charity Bonus...

Suburban celebrates 40 years of fixing up homes

Brian “JR” Girskis loves helping the customer. For more than 20 years, the president of Suburban Construction, in Davenport, has been helping customers find the...

New tradition: Ride the Island event set for Father’s Day

A new Father’s Day bicycling tradition is about to take off in the Quad Cities. The first Ride the Island event will be presented by...
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