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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...
$5M renovation to blossom at Bickelhaupt Arboretum
CLINTON, Iowa – The Bickelhaupt Arboretum – a 14-acre “cherished centerpiece” in this community – will soon get a new education and event center...
UPDATE: New SouthPark Mall owner says ‘Give us a try’
The new owner of SouthPark Mall in Moline says he wants to improve and update the aging shopping facility. He also wants to make...
ALM, Path Robotics partner to expand AI welding automation
Columbus, Ohio-based Path Robotics and ALM Positioners in Rock Island have forged a partnership to transform industrial positioning systems into fully autonomous, AI-powered welding...
QC gets ‘rosy’ update on commercial real estate trends
The Quad Cities commercial real estate market is evolving, and even going through a “dynamic recalibration.” But it’s still in good shape, and better...
From robots to welding, QC students get a look at work world
Maddi Lang has a career path in mind – perhaps in cosmetology.
But on Tuesday, April 29, the 15-year-old Davenport North High School student attended...
‘Let’s build something’
An $8.6 million project to build 25 modern homes for military veterans is moving forward. Local officials are using a familiar phrase to help...
Bringing in the light – Community celebrates Vera French building
Chris McCormick looked over the modern, comfortable and well-lit new addition to the Vera French Community Mental Health building at 1441 W. Central Park,...