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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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…





