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Mayors talk challenges, growth at chamber breakfast
City leaders weighed in on such challenges as property tax reform and homelessness and opportunities including a new Centennial Bridge and major development projects at the Wednesday, Feb. 25 Quad Cities Chamber Mayors Breakfast. It was hosted by Bally’s Casino…
Welding Competition: It’s all about getting a good bead
There’s a sign in an area community college welding shop that states: “Give someone a…
John Deere Foundation awards $1M to World Food Program
The John Deere Foundation on Wednesday, May 18, announced a $1 million donation to World…
License plate cameras may roll in the Quad Cities
Henry and Rock Island counties would join 20 other Illinois counties slated to be added…
Street food: Food trucks stay hot in the Quad Cities
The food truck season is heating up for Chris Remrey. “We’ve got a pretty good…
Civic Awards Night to honor top RI officer, firefighter
A Rock Island police officer and firefighter will be honored during the upcoming 43rd annual…
HNI Corp. increases quarterly dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa – HNI Corporation announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly…
Steelworkers to vote June 1 on 4-year deal with Arconic
Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 105 are scheduled to take a ratification vote…
Chicago Fed seeks to fill retiring CEO Evans’ post
A search has been launched to find a replacement for Charles L. Evans, the president…
‘Amazing’ Summit welcomed to community
The Rev. David Steinle loves his independent living and the dining room service at The…
Niabi wins Painted Dog grant, introduces baby colobus
Niabi Zoo has received a grant for $160,000 from the Roy J. Carver charitable trust…
‘Dream’ becomes reality for QC River Bandits
DYERSVILLE, Iowa – When a pickup truck-driving vandal damaged the “Field of Dreams” movie site…
Ascentra Foundation helps Safer QC youth program
The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation (ACUF), the philanthropic arm of Ascentra Credit Union, is lending…
Students to test skills in EICC welding competition
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has teamed up with the American Welding Society – Eastern Iowa…
Bettendorf delivers nine days of Zip Code Day celebration
A once-in-a-lifetime calendar oddity is turning into a nine-day celebration of all that is Bettendorf. …
DBBW bridge prints on sale for limited time
As part of the City of Bettendorf’s 52722 Zip Code Celebration, the Downtown Bettendorf Business…