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New senior housing facility underway in Davenport

A new $15.4 million senior housing apartment facility is in the works in northwest Davenport. Construction has begun on the Timber Ridge Apartments at 2345 W. 54th St. That site is just north of the intersection of 53rd and North…

Economist finds things to like in ‘economy everybody loves to hate’

Though “everybody loves to hate” this economy, the U.S. is still in a good place,…

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Friendship Manor launching $12.5M in upgrades

A retirement community in Rock Island will soon start $12.5 million in improvements to meet…

Winter Wellness event helps at-risk residents prepare

Three Quad Cities organizations are teaming up to hold their second annual Winter Wellness event…

Honeypot esports event is this weekend at the Putnam

A Honeypot esports tournament is coming to the Putnam Museum and Science Center for the…

Moline pool has new name: Riverside Riverslide 

Riverside Family Aquatic Center in Moline has a new name: Riverside Riverslide. The name change…

RDA awards more than $2M in fall grants

The Regional Development Authority recently awarded more than $2 million in fall grants to area…

New home to help Empowerment Center expand its reach

As the YWCA Iowa Empowerment Center gets settled into its new home in east Davenport,…

Empowerment Center

Pritzker, QC leaders celebrate $65M I-280 project completion

Completion of a $65.7 million resurfacing project to make the Interstate 280 bridge a smoother,…

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New youth center will be ‘second home’ to children

A new, nearly $1 million youth center will be built near downtown Davenport next year.…

John Deere Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary

The John Deere Foundation is celebrating 75 years of supporting families who live, work, and…

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U.S. News names WIU a 2024 Best Midwest Regional University

Western Illinois University was recognized this month as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest”…

U.S. News and World Report Best Midwest Regional University WIU

Royal Neighbors Outstanding Civic Service Organization for 2023

Royal Neighbors of America was recognized recently as Outstanding Civic Service Organization by the Association…

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From intern to CEO: Honkamp’s Katie Thomas’ climb to success

If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…

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QC area events kick off holiday season

The holiday season is kicking off in the Quad Cities with a host of annual…

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Deere homes open their doors for 19th Century Christmas

Quad Citians will once again be welcomed to a 19th Century Christmas celebration when the…