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Illinois unemployment rate jobless IDES decline

QC unemployment rate hits 4.5% in May

The Illinois section of the Quad Cities metropolitan statistical area (MSA) saw a slight increase in unemployment in May as the region also saw one of the state’s largest over-the-year percentage decreases in total nonfarm jobs.  According to the statewide…

Griffin, Poston join lineup for 2026 John Deere Classic

Two of the world’s Top 40 golfers have become the latest PGA Tour pros to…

John Deere workers plant their support in Habitat

The same John Deere factories where workers build its signature combines, tractors and construction/forestry machines…

Clinton Engineering celebrates 100 years

Ryan Birney recently drove through Clinton. He pointed out old landmarks, new buildings, road projects,…

Ryan Birney stands in front of the Clinton Engineering Co. He took over leadership of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation subsidiary in 2022 after spending nearly 14 years at McCarthy Improvement as an industrial segment manager and project manager. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

CCDA opens up grant application period

The Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) has announced that grant applications for the 2026 Fall…

SBA backs pair of Iowa Quad Cities business loans in May

Two Quad Cities businesses were among the 29 Iowa companies in May whose loans were…

Eddy Djagou is the owner, CEO, and founding board member of DJAAGOU-A Export LLC in Muscatine, Iowa

Signarama owner receives ABI Chair’s Unity Award

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) honored Kathy Evert,…

American Trailer & Storage’ reach grows across Iowa including Davenport

American Trailer & Storage (AT&S), a leading Midwest provider of mobile storage containers, semi-trailers, and…

Danish artist’s recycled wood trolls put Clinton on the map

Pam Bierce recently visited this community, did some shopping and visited some whimsical sculpture creatures…

Thomas Dambo-created troll sculpture named Helmut on display near The Saw Mill Museum in Clinton, Iowa. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Zach Johnson: Golf’s biggest wins can’t top what he’s doing for Cedar Rapids kids

Zach Johnson has achieved many things as a professional golfer. The Iowa City-born former Cedar…

The Arc’s supportive housing project advances with state funding

A new housing development is moving forward in Moline that is designed to provide individuals…

Doors open at Blackhawk Bank & Trust’s expanded Valley Center

Just a year after launching a major rebuilding project, Blackhawk Bank & Trust reopened its…

The State of Childcare: No childcare, no workforce

It’s a career choice where children’s smiles, giggles and watching them grow are part of…

Family mother and kids drawing art picture on paper with multicolored chalks enjoy weekend leisure activity top view. Caring mom spending time with son and daughter happy motherhood relaxing at home childcare

Channel Cat dock helps people connect with river

People taking a water taxi ride on the Mississippi River are now getting a more…

This is one of the dock areas for the Channel Cat. CREDIT METROLINK

Ollie’s opening store at Davenport’s Village Shopping Mall

Discount retailer Ollie’s will open its second Quad Cities location this week in Davenport, filling…

Hilltop Campus Village gets ready for ‘cool designs,’ better signs

The Hilltop Campus Village (HVC) is getting ready to launch several projects in its Davenport…