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Kraft Heinz to invest $60 million in its Muscatine plant
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Kraft Heinz is investing $60 million to modernize its local plant and keep more than 400 jobs in this community. The company recently announced it is planning to invest $48 million to overhaul the Muscatine facility. It…
New international students propel Augustana to 6th in nation
Augustana College rocketed from 24th place to a tie for sixth on the federal 2024…

County board chair new president of Illinois county association
Rock Island County Board Chairman Richard “Quijas” Brunk was elected to a two-year term as…

2024 Rental Hall of Fame inductees announced
Each year, the American Rental Association (ARA) honors individuals for outstanding service to the association…

It’s still golfing season; X Golf opens in Bettendorf
“Golfers are a hardy bunch. They’re always looking for the newest things in golf.” That’s…

Davenport CDBC Grant virtual workshop will be Tuesday, Dec. 3
Davenport will hold a virtual workshop for nonprofit organizations wishing to apply for Community Development…

Christmas in LeClaire fest is Dec. 6-8
LECLAIRE – The 40th annual Christmas in LeClaire celebration is set for Friday, Dec. 6,…

QC kicks off holiday season, fun abounds
The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…

Hotel project faces more delays; could see new life in 2025
A hotel and mixed-used building project planned for downtown Davenport is facing another delay, but…

QC gets in shopping mood on Small Business Saturday
Chelsea Carmack had a busy Saturday, Nov. 30. She was one of the thousands of…

Revolution Cannabis sweeps Best in Grass awards
Revolution Cannabis, with a location in Moline, swept the Best in Grass (BiG) Illinois Awards…

Kavensky shined light on ovarian cancer
Jodie Shagrin Kavensky set out 16 years ago to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, a…

Cancer survivor continues awareness efforts through NormaLeah
Allison Kilfoy has experienced firsthand the mission of the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative and its…

Davenport Parks and Rec brings holiday cheer to local parks
Three community favorites, Fejervary Holiday Lights, Vander Veer Conservatory’s Poinsettia and Lights (with special extended…

Weekend Arts Alley Holiday Market opens on Black Friday
The inaugural Arts Alley Holiday Market, presented by Valley Construction, will be open weekends from…

Buy a T-shirt, help protect rare Amôwa Forest Preserve species
A trio of rare species is flourishing at East Moline’s Amôwa Forest Preserve, an intensive…





