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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,…

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…

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…

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…

Channel Cat dock helps people connect with river
People taking a water taxi ride on the Mississippi River are now getting a more…

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…





