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Ida Robinson: Building the King Center from the ground up
See a need, fill a need best describes how Ida Robinson has lived her life of community action and service. “I love people and I think somebody has to have somebody (in their corner),” said Ms. Robinson, the beloved matriarch…
Revitalization plan will be ‘game-changer’ for East Moline
Many people who have businesses in downtown East Moline say they are hopeful for the…

Now at 30, Heritage Landscape is growing with the times
Thirty years ago, the husband-wife team of Troy and Jamie Lewis started Heritage Landscape Design…

JA honors leaders who help shape community
Dougal Nelson congratulated the four area business leaders and TV meteorologist who were honored during…

Tailgate country music fest gives economic boost to Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa – The 2025 Tailgates N’ Tallboys country music celebration in this community was…

CRE8 Labs Student Showcase celebrated at EICC
Roland Harper, 18, said he learned some valuable lessons during a weeklong Eastern Iowa Community…

National aviation competition coming to Quad Cities in 2026
The National Intercollegiate Flying Association announced this week that the Quad Cities International Airport and…

New tradition: Ride the Island event set for Father’s Day
A new Father’s Day bicycling tradition is about to take off in the Quad Cities.…

Downtown Davenport thriving because ‘we gave a damn’
Downtown Davenport should celebrate some “huge wins” and get ready for more big projects in…

It’s a sweet start – Small Town Pastry Cafe celebrates 5 years
Small Town Pastry Cafe is a paradise for foodies, according to its many fans who…

Bettendorf’s Be Downtown is ‘all about community’
A celebration shining a spotlight on Bettendorf featured music, kids making bubbles, professional wrestling, lots…

WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media
Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country…

Davenport is good ‘place to do business,’ mayor says
Davenport is a “riverfront gem” that is attracting more businesses, more jobs, is getting national…

Medi-Weightloss opens first Iowa office in Davenport
Local radio personality Mark Manuel is a big fan of Medi-Weightloss, a physician-supervised weight loss…

Goolsbee tells QC ag, manufacturers to buckle their seatbelts
With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global…

Tariffs to AI: Business leaders discuss state of economy
Quad Cities business leaders gave their views on tariffs, the role of artificial intelligence (AI)…





