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HNI Corp. to acquire Steelcase in $2.2B deal
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced today it is acquiring Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Steelcase Inc. in a $2.2 billion deal that will merge two of the largest workplace furniture manufacturers and competitors. The companies jointly announced HNI’s acquisition of Steelcase…
Greater Muscatine foundation explores other housing technology
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is continuing its Rural Housing Project…
Labor Day parades will be held Monday in the QC
The Labor Day holiday will again be a time for parades in the Quad Cities.…
NormaLeah to host Chalk the Walk event on Sept. 13
The NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative will host a “Chalk the Walk” event from 2-7 p.m.,…
Third-party vendor tickets can cost you more than extra money
The Adler Theatre and its managing group, VenuWorks, is reminding patrons the only authorized online…
‘There’s lots of stories to be told here’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Sandy Stevens wants people to know the many stories that make up…
Airport celebrates ‘historic moment’ in Gateway project
The Quad Cities International Airport’s massive Gateway plan to improve the “modern traveling experience” for…
Crawford Co. grows by reviving old warehousing
In a small corner of west Rock Island, Crawford Company is rejuvenating and repurposing once…
Clinton to dedicate football legend Duke Slater’s statue
CLINTON, Iowa – A statue to honor football legend Frederick “Duke” Slater is almost ready…
College Savings Iowa rebrands itself as ISave 529
ISave 529 is the new name for Iowa’s direct-sold 529 plan, formerly College Savings Iowa,…
Grilling for Charity event will be in DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – First Central State Bank will continue its tradition of Grilling for Charity…
RI takes 1st steps to attract first cannabis dispensary
Nature’s Treatment of Illinois cannabis dispensary and a Stern Beverage Co. distributorship would relocate from…
29th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to roar along new route
Downtown Rock Island will be filled with thousands of race fans this Labor Day weekend…
‘This is fantastic’ – Grand opening held for Kobe Sushi & Hibachi
John Jiang was hoping Tuesday’s hot, muggy weather was not going to hurt people’s urges…
Kewanee to go Hog-Fest wild on Labor Day weekend
KEWANEE, Illinois – In Kewanee, Labor Day weekend is synonymous with its annual Hog Fest. …
River Action golf car tours scheduled
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6.…
