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Augustana announces new book about college’s history 

Augustana College has announced the publication of “Called to Reckon: Replacing History and Reclaiming Mission at a Midwestern College.” The new book examines how the institution has grappled with its history, identity and responsibility over time. Released by Southern Illinois…

Genesis might ‘partner’ with another health system

Genesis Health System is considering a “partnership” with another health care system. In a news…

New I-74 bridge ushers in new era in Quad Cities

Hundreds of the men and women whose efforts led to the new Interstate 74 bridge…

I-74 Bridge Ceremony

Hy-Vee to permanently close John Deere Rd. location in Moline

The Hy-Vee located on John Deere Rd. in Moline will permanently close their doors on…

HyVee

New fed courthouse leads redevelopment of downtown Rock Island corridor 

Construction has begun on a new state-of-the-art federal courthouse that will serve as the anchor…

New Amazon center rising up in north Davenport 

Motorists who travel Interstate 80 north of Davenport have had a front-row seat for the…

Quad Cities celebrates I-74 bridge completion today 

Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities residents are invited today to take their first steps on…

Labor educator on Deere strike: a win for everyone  

The five-week UAW strike that led to a groundbreaking contract was a victory not only…

QC campaigns urge consumers to keep your money local

Whether you need to buy a holiday gift for your loved one, purchase a gift…

Unions want Lee to fight takeover bid

The labor unions at 12 Lee Enterprises newspapers claim the newspaper publisher will be left…

WIU partners with college in St. Kitts, West Indies 

MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. – Western Illinois University (WIU) and Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) of St.…

Deere donates special Gator to National Mall 

John Deere is showing its support for the U.S. military through a new partnership with…

Rural broadband grant applications available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans…

Lee Enterprises fighting takeover attempt

Quad Cities-based newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is fighting a hostile takeover attempt by New York…

MidWestOne Bank named Best Small Bank in Iowa

MidWestOne Bank was recently recognized in Newsweek Magazine’s 2022 America’s Best Banks rankings and named…

Crafty Cat art fest returns for the holidays to RiverCenter

It’s holiday craft fest time. One of the biggest craft events in the region will…