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Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has made improvements in the health and wellness of its population. However, the state also is “challenged” by its slow population growth and many college-educated people…
Return to normal a home run for River Bandits
The staff celebration for winning another Midwest League championship last season summarized perfectly an unusual…
Eastern Iowa river towns sing blues over tripling railroad traffic
“So, how often do the trains go by?” Jake Blues asked while staring out the…
Underground Economy helps ‘artrepreneurs’
Joshua Graves enjoys helping people who have a passion for their work and their art.…
Rail merger could derail development, safety
Iowa Quad Cities riverfront communities detailed for federal regulators the expected economic development derailments and…
Laborshed data help communities, workforces grow
Laborshed studies, like the most recent one for the Quad Cities region, are not just…
Historic public transit investment headlines QC Chamber forum
Leaders of the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) and MetroLINK celebrated historic government investment in…
LeClaire to star on ‘John McGivern’s Main Streets’
The City of LeClaire along with its tourism venues and retail businesses will take the…
Pour Bros. attracted to Moline’s ‘blue collar bones’
A couple of years ago, businessman Rob Mathisen took a look at the City of…
Downing leads team devoted to sharing John Deere’s story
In her latest leadership role at Deere & Co., Mara Downing shepherds the messaging and…
Brainard reaches top rung in Rock Island’s CED department
When considering his future career path, a young Miles Brainard was introduced to the idea…
Big River gets ready for big expansion
CLINTON, Iowa – Big River Packaging prides itself on being a small company that is…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. expanding to second location
The popular Mississippi River Distilling Co. (MRDC) is expanding downriver to join a rebounding business…
Economic development official ‘loves the vibe of Davenport’
One of Iowa’s top economic development officials “loves the vibe of Davenport” and loves the…
Illiniwek to add bike lane, bike repair station
Illiniwek Forest Preserve cyclists could see the addition of a new bike lane and a…
Eaton strike update: Company begins hiring replacement workers
The strike at Eaton Corporation-Cobham Mission Systems in Davenport continues, but company officials say they…