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Ben Limmer, CEO and managing director of QC MetroLink talk about upcoming plans for rail service Thursday, April 16, at Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel. PHOTO CREDIT TODD WELVAERT

Seminar crowd told: ‘The rail project is happening’

A Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail line might become a reality in a few years. A new or updated Centennial Bridge is moving forward. And all five Quad Cities are working on major road projects. Those were some of the top points…

Combine Steakhouse closes in East Moline’s Bend

The Combine Steakhouse, 910 Bend Blvd., East Moline, has permanently closed. The restaurant, located in…

Combine Bend

EICC partners with Mount Mercy on nursing program

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges  is partnering with Mount Mercy University to provide an easy transfer…

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges EICC

QC Arts’ Maynard nominated to fill open RI third ward seat

Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard has been nominated by Rock Island Mayor Mike…

Quad City Arts Rock Island Council

IowaWORKS offers inclusive workplace event Feb. 29

IowaWORKS in Davenport invites local employers to learn the latest trends on creating an inclusive…

IowaWORKS

Rock Island awarded state grant for apprenticeships

Rock Island has been awarded a $195,000 grant as part of a state expansion of…

HNI Corp. reports 4Q, year-end earnings

MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced sales of $2.434 billion and net income of $49.2…

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Laughter, goldfish, fun on ‘90 Ideas in 90 Minutes’ menu

Quad Cities community and business leaders were treated to such pearls of wisdom as “it’s…

90 Ideas 90 MInutes

In the Works: February 2024 construction projects around the QC

The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

4715 Tremont Ave., Davenport

Rapid Bettendorf growth, state tax laws bring budget challenges

Balancing sound fiscal policies with rapid growth and the desires of residents to maintain a…

Bettendorf growth

‘Building on momentum’ – East Moline revitalization plans on display

East Moline is making big plans for the future, and the city’s mayor loves what…

Support the MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter at annual gala

MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Muscatine Center for Social Action will host its 20th annual New…

MCSA gala

WIU hosts virtual Graduate School Information Sessions

Thinking about going back to school? The Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies will…

Western Illinois University WIU Datafest undergraduate QC cut

QC airport posts best January passenger numbers since 2020

Despite local operational challenges and systemwide cancellations caused by back-to-back snowstorms in January, the Quad…

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Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business locations in Cedar Rapids, Davenport

The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…

University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids, located at 221 2nd Ave SE.

CEO Wilson building ‘better foundation’ for chamber’s future

After an eventful 18 months as Quad Cities Chamber CEO, LaDrina Wilson is focused on…

LaDrina Wilson Chamber