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IMA Makers Madness Coolness Things Made in Illinois

Vote now to help choose The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois

Voting has opened in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2026 Makers Madness, an online contest that determines The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois title winner.  The bracket-style tournament, which is organized by the IMA – the nation’s oldest and largest…

‘First-class’ YMCA opens in Eldridge

Bill and Joan Erps are saying goodbye to the Davenport West YMCA. The Eldridge couple…

Rejuvenate Housing showcases latest renovated home

When it comes to the fate of old houses in old neighborhoods, Tim Huey likes…

Davenport gets $9.6M grant for ‘spectacular’ riverfront projects

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson says he remembers as a younger man when the city’s riverfront…

Dave Herrell, president and CEO of Visit Quad Cities; Clay Merritt, assistant public works director for Davenport; and Davenport Mayor Mike Matson discuss a $9.6 million Destination Iowa grant awarded to the city for riverfront projects on Friday, Dec. 2.

WIU to host ‘Stress Week’ events

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a range of events and activities for “Manage Your…

Genesis open house to show off new ER Department 

The public is invited to an open house to celebrate the opening of the new…

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Economic advice to business: Toss 2008 playbook

A recession may be looming in 2023, but if it does happen, it may not…

Moline seeks public input on accessory dwellings

The City of Moline is continuing to ask residents to weigh in on a proposed…

MEDIC EMS receives grant money for equipment mount system

The Iowa Quad Cities ambulance service has received grant money to buy medical equipment –…

North Scott YMCA opens on Monday

The long wait is almost over – the new North Scott Community YMCA is on…

The new North Scott YMCA, located at 104 S. Third Ave., Eldridge, will open its doors on Monday, Dec. 5. CREDIT YMCA OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

Help reduce QC flight check-in time via TSA PreCheck

Quad Cities travelers are invited to help ease their future flight check-in challenges by enrolling…

The Quad Cities International Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event

New health clinic opens in Moline High School

The Rock Island County Health Department recently opened a new clinic to help give area…

Hammar & Associates joins Centennial Tax & Accounting 

The Quad Cities firms of Hammar & Associates and Centennial Tax & Accounting have merged…

St. Ambrose kicks off season with Christmas concert

Quad Citians are invited at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, to St. Ambrose University to…

LeClaire’s Corson Construction excited to help build hometown

LECLAIRE — Carrie and Travis Corson fondly recall growing up in the cozy confines of…

Hand in Hand celebrates $900K renovation project

These are changing times for Hand in Hand — the nonprofit group that provides inclusion…