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Davenport police chief to retire after 31 years on March 2
Davenport Police Chief Jefferey Bladel announced he will retire after 31 years of dedicated service to the department. His retirement is effective Monday, March 2. Mr. Bladel, a lifelong Davenport resident, served in every division of the department during his…
Forecast: Equipment rental revenue to grow
The equipment rental industry is expected to see more than a 10% increase in revenue…
Eaton-Cobham strike continues; no progress made on contract talks
The strike against Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport continued on Monday, Feb. 21, after…
Promote Quad Cities’ eateries, reward your favorite staff, chef
“People who love to eat are always the best people,” Julia Childs, the French Chef…
New Rock Island County Forest Preserve needs name
The newest Rock Island County Forest Preserve needs a name and Quad Citians are asked…
Dress for Success thrives despite flood of challenges
Dress for Success Quad Cities is sitting pretty these days. Not only is it thriving,…
Channel Cat gets $1.85M to add taxi stop at East Moline’s Bend
The Channel Cat Water Taxi will again be stopping in East Moline thanks to a…
Rumler lauded as he prepares to exit chamber post
As Paul Rumler’s tenure as president and CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber winds down,…
Railroad enthusiasts put Silvis trainyards on track for new life
An old train facility in Silvis is about to get new life. And that new…
New youth center to provide financial lessons for kids
Lonnie Westerfield has massive plans for a section of an anchor business building in Davenport’s…
Jennie’s Boxcar serves tacos, local railroad history lesson
Jennie’s Boxcar isn’t just a Mexican restaurant with a colorful menu of tacos and other…
Scott County’s new mayors discuss plans and goals for their cities
Three new mayors on the Iowa side of the Quad-Cities are looking forward to a…
UnityPoint, Muscatine foundation launching $14 million clinic project
MUSCATINE, Iowa – By summer of 2023, the campus of UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint Health…
Bettendorf plans to deliver Zip Code Celebration
It’s not like Bettendorf hasn’t had plenty to celebrate in recent months – with the…
QCBJ Q&A: Doug House
It’s a measure of Doug House’s influence that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his retirement…
Deere’s 1st quarter earnings dip, still ‘impressive’
Despite a five-week UAW strike, a global pandemic, and persistent supply chain challenges driving earnings…