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Barry Bagels is expanding into Iowa

Barry Bagels, the iconic Midwest bagel and deli brand known for its boiled-and-baked bagels and made-to-order sandwiches, has signed a 20-store development agreement for Iowa. The deal marks Barry Bagels’ official entry into Iowa and brings the brand’s total number…

Russell to build Gateway Gastroenterology in Missouri

Davenport-based Russell will be the general contractor on a new endoscopy center in Chesterfield, Missouri,…

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Bettendorf’s Be Downtown is ‘all about community’ 

A celebration shining a spotlight on Bettendorf featured music, kids making bubbles, professional wrestling, lots…

Plans to move forward for a new Bettendorf police station

City of Bettendorf leaders announced last week that planning will go forward on a possible…

WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media

Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country…

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Edgin ‘embodies spirit’ of John Deere Foundation

For third-generation John Deere employee Taryn Edgin, taking the wheel of the John Deere Foundation…

Davenport is good ‘place to do business,’ mayor says

Davenport is a “riverfront gem” that is attracting more businesses, more jobs, is getting national…

New NAMI leader works to expand reach, impact of group

Mark Mathews used to be a police officer in the 1990s in Colorado. One night,…

‘American Pickers’ star to open museum devoted to burlesque

A new museum that celebrates burlesque heritage and performance will open in Davenport later this…

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Tapestry Farms’ McGlynn to receive top Iowa humanitarian award

Ann McGlynn, who launched the Quad Cities nonprofit group that grows food and helps refugees,…

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First Central State Bank donates $50K to arboretum project

CLINTON, Iowa –  First Central State Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Eastern Iowa…

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EICC to host Admission Accomplished day on June 14

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will host a one-day enrollment event – called “Admission Accomplished”…

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River Action launches its 2025 Explore River Series

River Action has launched its 2025 Explore the River Series season.  The summer education program…

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Taking Care of Business Conference will be in Council Bluffs

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host its 2025…

Illowa Council Scouting America’s golf tournament will be June 16 

Illowa Council Scouting America’s 29th Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament will be Monday, June 16, at…

Wallace’s Garden Center in Bettendorf reopens after massive fire

The fire is out. Plans are in the works for rebuilding and the customers are…

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