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QC unemployment falls to 4.1% in April IDES reports says
The Quad Cities was among four Illinois metropolitan areas to post decades-low record unemployment rates for the month of April, the latest Illinois Department...
The Landing opens, brings ‘wow’ factor to community
Bettendorf’s new aquatic center – The YMCA Water Park at The Landing – opened last weekend and brought a “wow” factor to the community.
“We...
‘Don’t forget their stories’
Military veterans – such as the late John Regan Jr. and Henry Langrehr – were remembered and honored during Memorial Day services across the...
QC celebrates 30 years of river rides on Channel Cat
The idea of a Mississippi River ferryboat service began more than three decades ago with the goal of giving at least a few residents...
Restored building becomes ‘jewel’ of DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – Diane Geffers looked over apartment 104 in the new Iowa Mutual Lofts building and as she looked over the space, the...
New business has passion for yarns, ‘cozy creations’
Jessica Davis loves the world of crocheting. She also loves just about anything to do with yarns, fibers and creating garments.
The Moline woman’s passion...
Figge Art Museum covered in ‘a dream of light’
The lights are on. And a lot of people are taking longer looks at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport.
All those looks are...
Royal Neighbors celebrates 130 years and ‘power of service’
Wendy Ridenhour loves her job with Royal Neighbors of America in Rock Island.
As a customer service official with the insurance and financial services provider,...
New bank branch, HQ will be ‘coolest building’ in area
Quad City Bank & Trust and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc., have found the “perfect spot” for a new four-story, multi-million-dollar business complex.
That...
‘This is a big deal’ – QC students start apprenticeship journeys
Ashley Simmons has big plans for her future. She plans to work in the health care field, and she will soon be working an...
Leedy Building gets new life as banquet center
Priyanka Saini remembers a time when the historic Leedy Building in downtown Moline looked horrible. In fact, she remembers the day it looked the...
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities, and need to be protected from potential budget cuts...
Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s Complaint Department, Take Cover Tiki Club, and Analog, were...
Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.”
That’s the word from John Maxwell, a farmer, community leader, member of the Scott County Board of...
Visit Quad Cities unveils updated tourism website
Dave Herrell wants to get more people to visit the Quad Cities. He now has an updated website that could attract more tourists from...
‘Expansion of compassion and hope’
Jerry Schroeder was among dozens of people touring the newly renovated and expanded UnityPoint Health-Trinity Cancer Center at 500 John Deere Road, Moline, on...
Brady Street Blends brings ‘good energy’ to Davenport
Karlee Cleary wants people to “sip local.”
That is, she wants Quad Citizens and visitors to the community to enjoy a vast variety of healthy...
Iowa Mutual Lofts ready to be ‘perfect place to call home’
DEWITT, Iowa – After years of planning, renovation work and a few delays, a former insurance office building in this community has been transformed...
‘The Freight House is my go-to market’
People in the Quad Cities love cinnamon rolls and cookies. And Rose Hagmeier couldn't be happier.
The owner of Rose Creations Bakery, in Silvis, sold...
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns May 10
The 33rd annual Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 10, in the Quad Cities. Residents are encouraged to...