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John Deere Foundation, employees embark on hunger project
With the same power and precision as their famous green and yellow machines, John Deere workers have been tackling the growing problem of hunger in the communities where they work and beyond. Beginning in September, teams of John Deere workers…
Why neighborhood rebirth matters to Deere, QC business community
John Deere is increasingly making the sustainable revitalization of diverse neighborhoods including Rock Island’s West…
Old Rock Island County courthouse demolition nears
The old Rock Island County courthouse inched closer to demolition after the City of Rock…
Clinton preparing for 3-day country music festival
CLINTON, Iowa – A three-day country music concert event – called the Tailgate N’ Tallboys…
Homegrown leaders seek to revive RI West End’s greatness
For years studies and plans have been created by well-intentioned outsiders seeking to fix what…
Figge offering free admission throughout April
This is no April Fool’s – the Figge Art Museum will be offering free admission…
UPDATE: Scott County cuts could impact CASI’s programs, future
CASI leaders who were already staring at a $50,000 budget cut that would shutter Jane’s…
Housing Market: Strong, but not ‘nuts’… maybe
Griffin Wagner and her husband, Gregory, have a lot of experience when it comes to…
Rock Island golf courses open
The City of Rock Island’s golf courses, Highland Springs and Saukie, will open for the…
Women Fighting Hunger speaker says ‘Help people create better lives’
When it comes to helping people in need, don’t wait for others to act. Be…
Cultural Fest is set for Sunday, April 2
The Quad Cities World Cultural Festival is set for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at…
‘Taste of East Moline’ set for May 18
The “Taste of East Moline” – an event that features food sampling from many area…
REDEEM elects officers, directors
EAST MOLINE – Revitalize and Develop East Moline (REDEEM) elected its board of directors and…
Higher cost estimate for QC passenger rail project causes snag
Quad Cities officials say they’ve been told the cost of upgrading tracks to accommodate a…
WIU to offer 24 education scholarships
Beginning in the fall, Western Illinois University will offer full scholarships to 24 teacher education…
Figge shines spotlight on Art of the Brew
The Figge Art Museum invites the Quad Cities to come learn – and sample –…
