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Former JDC champion Spieth returning to the classic

Two-time John Deere Classic (JDC) winner and three-time major champion Jordan Spieth has decided to spend the Fourth of July weekend in the Quad Cities competing with 143 other players  at TPC Deere Run. The 55th edition of the Quad…

Mercado on Fifth celebrates 10 years of ‘passion and commitment’

There’s a sign inside the Mercado on Fifth building in Moline that states: “Everyone wins…

AirCare lands new permanent helipad in Davenport

The team of AirCare and University of Iowa Health Care leaders were on cloud nine…

The Eddy is ‘where history meets hospitality’

Amy McDonough recently looked over a newly renovated space for gatherings called The Eddy. She…

The Eddy is located on the third floor of the Village Market Place near the intersection of Davenport’s Mound Street and East River Drive. That building is also home to the Grilled Cheese Bar, Rocket Resale and Studio Arris. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Centennial Bridge options narrowed down to 3 plans by I-DOT

The next chapter in the life of the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Davenport and…

Aviation event will have $2.5 million impact on QC economy

Chloe Schrick was excited as she got ready for the next aviation test event on…

Baxter named MercyOne’s new president, CEO

Robert Baxter, a longtime healthcare executive, has been named as the new president and CEO…

Howard named first CEO at Dohrn

Quad Cities trucking firm Dohrn has promoted Robert Howard to president and chief executive officer…

Atlas Roofing is bringing growth, economic ‘ripples’ to Clinton

A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will soon open for…

A new $224 million Atlas Roofing Corp. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant will be open for business in a few months in Clinton, Iowa. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Why thousands flock to LeClaire, Iowa’s booming river town, each year

Sherri Gotter was having a great day as she visited stores along Cody Road. Her…

A view of downtown LeClaire. CREDIT LECLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Meet the vice chancellor finalists for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will introduce its three finalists for the college’s next vice…

chancellor interim EICC Eastern Iowa Community Colleges SMART action

MSA Professional Services acquires Florida engineering firm

The Midwest consulting firm of MSA Professional Services, Inc. announced its  acquisition of ME3 Consulting…

JDC tees up 2026 season with Champions Day

SILVIS – With less than six weeks until the PGA Tour and national spotlight return…

Alternating Currents reveals musical acts lineup for its 2026 Quad Cities festival

Alternating Currents — the four-day, multi-city summer festival — returns to the Quad Cities’ downtowns…

IMEG ranked ninth in EC&M Top 40 Electrical Design Firms

IMEG has again been ranked in the Top 10 of the Electrical Construction & Maintenance…

Project Gateway promises ‘generational transformation’ at QCIA

Almost on cue, a lone traveler pulled his roller suitcase across the brick flooring at…

This rendering illustrates some of the design and modernization changes planned at the Quad Cities International Airport. CREDIT QCIA