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New Aldi grocery opens; hundreds of people crowd into store

Rick Lerch didn’t get much sleep Wednesday night. He was thinking about the new Aldi grocery store in Moline that had its grand opening at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. “I woke up in the middle of the night, thinking…

Illinois jobs grow, unemployment remains stable in September

The State of Illinois saw nonfarm payrolls grow by 7,100 jobs in September while the…

unemployment rate Quad Cities IDES jobs

Moline Centre merchants host annual Holiday Hop on Nov. 8-9

The annual Holiday Hop event returns to downtown Moline Centre on Friday and Saturday, Nov.…

Holiday Hop

United Way, QC partners seek to level education playing field

With a $1 million Community In Schools (CIS) “catalytic grant” public-private partners led by United…

National Grange will bring 158th annual convention to QC

The National Grange, the oldest U.S. agricultural fraternity and rural service organization, will converge on…

National Grange Convention Bettendorf Waterfront Hotel Visit Quad Cities

Buffalo Stampede: LeClaire gets unique feature with buffalo statues

LECLAIRE, Iowa – Visitors and shoppers to this community now have some small friends to…

‘Carry on the light’ –  St. Ambrose renames nursing department

The St. Ambrose University nursing department has begun a new chapter with a new identity.…

MedForce boss: ‘It’s been a great ride’

 Gilbert “Gib” Cady looked over the new MedForce Aeromedical Transport helicopter on Thursday afternoon, Oct.…

For Next Gen, unlimited opportunity, ability to make a difference

Find your passion, don’t be afraid to pivot, and go climb a tree were among…

Mohr named Figge Art Museum’s new executive director, CEO

Melissa Mohr has been appointed as the Figge Art Museum’s new executive director and CEO…

DOT meetings provide updates on new I-80 bridge study

The construction of a new Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will be the…

Double D Diner offers foodies a ‘fusion of classic comfort’

The Double D Diner on the west side of Davenport is a  “shining star” that…

Bank of America gives $104,500 to Iowa nonprofits

Bank of America recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to seven Iowa nonprofit organizations,…

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities

Iowa QC businesses awarded $860,000 in September SBA loans

Three Davenport businesses and one in Muscatine received approval for loans totaling $860,000 through the…

Iowa district office small business loans SBA nominees Iowa

280-plus John Deere workers to be laid off Jan 3 in QC

Citing reduced demand for John Deere equipment, the Moline-based equipment maker said in a statement…

Deere & Co. earnings report John Deere laid off

Kinseth Hospitality selected as Iowa hoteliers of the year

Coralville-based Kinseth Hospitality Companies have been named the 2024 Hoteliers of the Year by the…