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Deere Q3 earnings decline, tariff costs could reach $600M
Deere & Co. reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings of $1.289 billion, or $4.75 per share, but still well below $1.73 billion the Moline-based global equipment-maker reported the previous year. In the earnings report, released Thursday, Aug. 14, the company cited tariff…
Iowa businesses can get 90% off costs to Retrain & Retain
IowaWORKS Mississippi Valley now is accepting applications for Retrain & Retain (R&R) Grants that offer…

‘Find your vibe’ at free, three-day downtown QC Alternating Currents event
Quad Citians hungry for music, comedy, food, fun, public art and more should head to…

Kids sell slime, bracelets, 3D toys, keychains at market
Cayson Lerch loves slime – the gooey mixture of ingredients that has become a popular…

Women Lead Change announces speakers for QC conference
The speaker lineup for the 2025 Women Lead Change Conference: Quad Cities will include keynote…

UnityPoint Health pioneers combined AFib treatment in QC
UnityPoint Health – Trinity announced it has become the first hospital in the Quad Cities…

Banker, educator Huiskamp to run for Davenport mayor
Former banker, educator and longtime community leader Jim Huiskamp announced today, Aug. 11, he will…

Chitwood to present Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces
CLINTON, Iowa – Dr. Jim Chitwood will present “Recognition Strategy for Thriving Workplaces” from 2-3…

Bettendorf man wins Gold ‘Lindy’ Award at Oshkosh air show
Charles Hammes of Bettendorf, was honored with a Gold “Lindy” award, one of recreational aviation’s…

Last Picture House to host “Unbreakable” screening
The Last Picture House will host a special, one-night-only screening of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable”…

‘You’re going to learn something here’
Clare Tobin looked over the many exhibits and pieces of history last week on display…

Young entrepreneurs join Freight House Farmers Market
Youth entrepreneurs from the region will soon have a role in the Freight House Farmers…

New Rooted Development building taking shape in LeClaire
LeCLAIRE, Iowa – A $3 million business and residential building project in this community’s downtown…

JA of the Heartland new president, CEO
Junior Achievement of the Heartland has announced that Lysa Hegland will be its new president…

Rust Belt Americana honors local teachers
Teachers were praised. Around $30,000 was raised for a new scholarship fund, and antique dealers…

2025 Business Horizons class wraps up summer camp
DES MOINES, Iowa – Dozens of high school students across Iowa spent some of their…
