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Blain’s Farm & Fleet president visits Moline store
Mark Hasting was in a celebratory mood as he visited the Quad Cities on Wednesday, April 1. Mr. Hasting, president of Blain’s Farm & Fleet, was in the region to help celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Blain’s Moline store, honor…
RI Rotary’s past president named district Rotarian of the Year
Cindi Gramenz, immediate past president of Rock Island Rotary Club 3093, received the District Rotarian…

QC Chamber highlights year of ‘monumental wins’
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting was filled with success stories, hopes for…

‘Passion’ for housing: West Liberty to gain 45 new homes
WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – A new 45-home subdivision – called the Dutton Housing Project –…

Van Meter expands with Milan solar energy distribution center
MILAN – Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Van Meter Inc. recently opened a 25,000-square-foot distribution center in…

United Way QC launches dynamic QC Emerging Leaders network
The Emerging Leaders of the QC network was announced by United Way Quad Cities at…
QC business crowd gets lessons, warnings on cyberattacks
“Everybody in this room is a target.” That was the word from FBI Special Agent…

IowaWORKS to host QC Success Fair
IowaWORKS will host the seventh annual Quad-Cities Success Fair to assist veterans, transitioning service members…
Davenport Fire receives $600,000 FEMA grant
The Davenport Fire Department has received a $600,000 Port Security Grant from the Federal Emergency…

Corps of Engineers hosts two open houses on the water
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will offer two free open houses…

Bless the Block backpack event is Sunday
Argrow’s House and Grace City Church will host a back-to-school party for families and children …

In the Works: August 2023 construction projects around the QC
The QCBJ’s In the Works feature spotlights new building construction, commercial additions and other renovation…

The Crepe Corner: Restaurateurs bring passion to the breakfast table
Tony Pham has loved crepes for decades. Crepes are not only a great food, they…

‘It’s a blast’ – Rebranded Tiphanie’s celebrates its new home
Tiphanie Cannon loves downtown Davenport and her rebranded business in its new home. “I freaking…

HNI Corp. reports 2Q earnings
MUSCATINE, Iowa — HNI Corp. reported a net loss of $12.8 million and net sales…
Classic vehicles will be on display at Grand Nationals show
The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Grand Nationals featuring some 200 antique vehicles will…





