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‘It’s all about the trucks’ at Walcott Truckers Jamboree

WALCOTT, Iowa – Kate Whiting loves showing off her restored 1973 Kenworth W900A truck called “Cherry Pie.” It took her years to finish the 52-year-old...

Tennant kept on trucking through JDC volunteer chairmanship

Aaron Tennant could not wipe the smile off his face as he presented the John Deere Classic trophy to the 2025 Champion Brian Campbell...

‘Heavy Metal’ camp helps attract, train future electricians

Charlie Hafner thinks he will be an electrician. “Ever since I could hold a screwdriver, I’ve been doing side jobs with my dad. … I’m...

Former Dispatch building may reopen as apartments next year

The former Moline Dispatch newspaper building at 1720 5th Ave., Moline, is closer to getting a new life as a 40-unit apartment building. Those...
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Visit QC tabs Sautter to lead its board, adds four new members

Jennifer Sautter will chair the Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors and four new members have been added to the panel for the 2025-2026...
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Estes to consolidate Point Builders into City Construction

The Estes Team of Companies has announced that it is consolidating Point Builders into City Construction. Both companies, which are part of the Estes...

Desi Monk’s Indian Kitchen offers culinary journey in Bettendorf

In the mood for a meal of butter chicken, lamb saag, madras chicken curry or paneer butter masal? Foodies who enjoy those Indian dishes and...

Hammond-Henry names ‘one of its own’ as new CEO

GENESEO, Illinois – After conducting an extensive, nationwide search, the Hammond-Henry Hospital Board of Directors found their new leader in their midst.  Wyatt Brieser has...

Youth Day: Kids have their day at John Deere Classic

“I want to golf and have fun.” Colton Keimig summed up the John Deere Classic golf tournament goals for many people on Wednesday, July 2,...

Updated Leedy Building bringing ‘more energy’ to Moline

The historic and recently renovated Leedy Building in downtown Moline continues to get positive feedback and more business interest from the community. Just weeks...
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JDC’s Birdies for Charity set to fly by $200M mark in giving

If the Quad Cities’ tradition of generosity holds, this could be the year that the revered John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity program surpasses...

UnityPoint Health provides expert medical staff, health tips for the John Deere Classic

As the 2025 John Deere Classic tees off this week at TPC Deere Run, UnityPoint Health wants fans to focus on having fun —...

Culture, leadership go hand in hand for decorated Coach Bluder

Building a “winning culture” is more than just a buzz word for finding success in coaching, business and life, Lisa Bluder told Quad Citians...

‘Crucial’ volunteers help John Deere Classic golf tournament

Mary Boster was already having a busy day by mid-morning Tuesday, July 1, before the start of the John Deere Classic golf tournament at...

Battle for jobs: Army boss tours Arsenal facilities

“If we’re not fighting for this, it will go away.” That’s the word from U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline, on Monday afternoon, June 30, shortly...
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QC urged to take a seat at One Table, oppose federal funding cuts

As GOP lawmakers rush to meet a July 4 deadline set by President Trump to pass his “big, beautiful bill,” Quad Cities nonprofit leaders...

New Honduran restaurant opens in Davenport Hilltop

A new restaurant that offers a taste of Honduras is open for business in the Hilltop Campus Village in central Davenport. Delicias Catrachas, located at...
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QC unemployment rate drops to 4.3% for May, IDES reports

Despite a decrease in non-farm jobs over the year across the Quad Cities region, the metro area’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.9% in May...

New clubhouse is ‘bright spot’ for Rock Island

The new clubhouse is open and local golfers love it. More than 75 people from the business and golfing communities gathered Friday afternoon, June 27,...

Hilltop Campus Village unveils preliminary master plan 

Business owners, residents, community leaders and others with a stake in Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) got a sneak peek last week at what the...