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Foodies experience new sensations at Taste of East Moline
Willie Eccles loved just about everything at the fourth annual Taste of East Moline – a fundraiser event that attracts foodies and helps support many East Moline projects. The event held Thursday, Oct. 2, featured dozens of tables lined up…
Fields named new president, COO at KENT Corp.
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Kevin Fields, a longtime KENT Corp. senior executive and board member, has…

Oertel Metal growing, looking for room to expand
Oertel Metal Works in northern Davenport is “bursting at the seams” with growth, and will…

GOPEDS race – ‘This is bringing us all together’
Five-year-old Oliver Holman just finished the big race. He had a big medal with a…

Modern Woodmen on Forbes’ Best Life Insurance Companies list
Modern Woodmen of America, made the list of The World’s Best Life Insurance Companies 2024,…

QC students can receive free backpacks from Verizon
To help ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year, Verizon Wireless…

Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree attracts 53,000 people
WALCOTT, Iowa – The 45th anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree brought in more than 53,000 people,…

U-Haul offers free storage to local storm victims
In the wake of the severe storms Monday night, July 15, that struck parts of…

Genesis Medical Center, Aledo earns Lilypad Award honors
ALEDO, Illinois – Genesis Medical Center, Aledo has been recognized as one of the top…

Rock Island County-owned farmland awarded 5-STAR conservation rating
Through the efforts of the Rock Island County Board and farmer Mike Breiby, the land…

Hearing set for proposed Iowa American rate hike in Des Moines
A public hearing has been set for Iowa American Water Company’s proposed water rate increase.…

Illowa Council hosts Scouting Clays fundraiser
Illowa Council Scouting America will host its 27th Annual Scouting Clays Classic on Friday and…

Freymann Photography opens shop in East Moline
Emily Freymann’s dream came true Saturday morning, July 13. After years of working and planning,…

Ascentra awards $11,000 in scholarships
The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 11 area student members of…

St. Ambrose named by Money as one of America’s Best
St. Ambrose University is celebrating another national recognition. Money.com recently published its annual list of…

Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Bettendorf
Molly’s Cupcakes is closing its Bettendorf store. The business, located at 2503 53rd Ave., will…





