Innovation
KENT celebrates opening of new $80 million plant
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A new $80 million manufacturing plant that makes cat litter is creating jobs, helping the company and community grow, and establishing a new market for locally grown corn. The KENT Worldwide Pet Group plant at 4315 55th…
Multibillion-dollar data center proposed for Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – A company that specializes in building massive data centers has big plans…
Project Gateway promises ‘generational transformation’ at QCIA
Almost on cue, a lone traveler pulled his roller suitcase across the brick flooring at…
Vibrant, Mitsubishi announce retail financing deal
Mitsubishi HC Capital America has entered into business relationship with Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union to…
Amazon Last Mile facility looks to hire 100 more employees
Amazon has big plans for the Quad Cities. The world’s largest online retailer is getting…
Augustana recognized as 2026 Top College for Innovation by ‘Insight into Academia’
Augustana College’s work in expanding access to higher education, strengthening student outcomes and shaping learning…
McCarthy-Bush Corporation acquires Roemer Machine
The McCarthy-Bush Corporation has acquired Roemer Machine, a Davenport-based manufacturing company widely recognized for its…
Musco Lighting plans $17 million expansion in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Musco Lighting company is planning a $17 million expansion project that…
IMEG hires national director of infrastructure
Longtime local business leader A.J. Loss will soon join IMEG as national director of infrastructure,…
John Deere invests $2.7M to help build tomorrow’s workforce
John Deere has announced a three-year partnership with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science…
