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This rendering illustrates some of the design and modernization changes planned at the Quad Cities International Airport. CREDIT QCIA

Project Gateway promises ‘generational transformation’ at QCIA

Almost on cue, a lone traveler pulled his roller suitcase across the brick flooring at the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) — making that all-too-familiar clickety-clack sound — just as a hushed crowd was listening to renovation plans for the…

WWII veteran Henry Langrehr will be honored in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – The late Henry O. Langrehr — a World War II veteran, author…

Now at 30, Heritage Landscape is growing with the times 

Thirty years ago, the husband-wife team of Troy and Jamie Lewis started Heritage Landscape Design…

Iowa American Water releases 2024 Water Quality Reports

  Iowa American Water announced that its 2024 Water Quality Reports are now available online,…

Jackson County shares in the IEDA’s IRCSI industrial site funding

MAQUOKETA, Iowa – Jackson County is one of five grant recipients of the Iowa Rural…

rural grants Iowa Economic Development program grants Maquoketa IEDA IRCSI

RI Rotary awards $20,000 to support eight community projects

Eight impactful community organizations, led by the Quad City Botanical Center, received a share of…

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Rock Island mayor says the people want change, more jobs

The new mayor of Rock Island is a busy man these days.  In addition to…

JA honors leaders who help shape community

Dougal Nelson congratulated the four area business leaders and TV meteorologist who were honored during…

Tailgate country music fest gives economic boost to Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – The 2025 Tailgates N’ Tallboys country music celebration in this community was…

CRE8 Labs Student Showcase celebrated at EICC

Roland Harper, 18, said he learned some valuable lessons during a weeklong Eastern Iowa Community…

National aviation competition coming to Quad Cities in 2026

The National Intercollegiate Flying Association announced this week that the Quad Cities International Airport and…

New retail center to bring Burn Boot Camp, Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Russell Development announced Wednesday, June 11, that construction has begun on a new 10,000-square-foot retail…

Mel Foster agents win honors

Twelve agents with Mel Foster Co. have been recognized among America’s Best Real Estate Professionals…

Sears, Tinsmans to join QC Area Business Hall of Fame  

The leader of a Quad Cities manufacturer dating back 170 years and a couple behind…

JA of the Heartland Volunteer AI

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.…

$500,000 grant aims to boost QC ‘boots-on-the-ground’ nonprofits 

Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson is partnering with the Moline Regional Community Foundation (MRCF) on…

Moline Regional Community Foundation grant Mockmore Scholarship