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Aledo mural taking shape, serves as nod to Illinois women’s artistic history

ALEDO, Illinois – Work is well underway on a new mural in downtown Aledo that will be part of an initiative celebrating the State of Illinois alongside America’s 250th birthday. Busy at work is a young artist Madeline Dieters, who…

Batteries Plus stores in QC are closed

The two Batteries Plus stores in the Quad Cities have permanently closed, according to a…

Fatwoods BBQ is ‘the perfect place to enjoy great barbecue’

Try the brisket, smoked wings, baby back ribs or smoked chicken. That’s the culinary advice…

QC Restaurant Week will be April 6-12

Local restaurants are getting ready to welcome new customers. That’s because QC Restaurant Week will…

NAI Ruhl Commercial celebrates 2025 awards, sales performance

NAI Ruhl Commercial Company recently honored its 30-person team for a year that the Quad…

Goldie’s Deli sandwich shop opens in LeClaire

LECLAIRE – A wide variety of sub sandwiches are on the menu at a new…

QCBJ celebrates area’s regional leaders

Top business, nonprofit group and community leaders gathered Thursday night, March 5, to network, share…

QC leaders named to Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame

A pair of Quad Cities businessmen, whose careers intersect with development and construction, have been…

Rock Island, DARI to end economic development partnership

The City of Rock Island and the Development Association of Rock Island (DARI) will dissolve…

“Welcome to Downtown Rock Island” archway and sign across from Schwiebert Riverfront Park at 1st Avenue and 18th Street.

Moline residents help ‘shape the future’ of city

Some Moline residents want better parks. Others want more housing, businesses, electric vehicle charging stations…

Pebble Creek Golf Course has new owners, open house set

LECLAIRE, Iowa – The Pebble Creek Golf Course is getting new life with new owners. Mark…

The Castle Alterations & Creations opens in Davenport

A new clothing alterations shop recently opened in Davenport. The Castle Alterations & Creations has…

Iowa Business Council to release annual competitive dashboard report March 10

The Iowa Business Council will unveil its annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report during a virtual…

EICC offers free classes and events for Community College Month

 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer a variety of no-cost classes and events throughout…

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Survey shows ‘tourism is essential to the Quad Cities’

Tourism is important to the local economy. Most residents encourage friends and family to visit…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters leader retiring; interim CEO named

After 23 years as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi…

After 23 years as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, Jay Justin recently announced his resignation and retirement from the organization.