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New mural helps ‘activate’ downtown Bettendorf
Creating a new mural for downtown Bettendorf became an emotional experience for local artist William Gustafson. That mural, called Arches, depicts the evolution of Bettendorf’s past, present and future through a series of arches. The artwork is now on the…
Fair Oaks estimates Davenport production will begin in 2026
After restarting construction of a 150,000-square-foot production plant in Davenport that had been paused due…
D’Lua Taco Shop opens in downtown Bettendorf
A former McDonald’s fast food restaurant that has been empty for years is getting a…
‘Comfortable, cozy’ – Take Cover Tiki Club opens in Moline
Matt Lang wants people to visit downtown Moline so they can try a cosmopolitan, basil…
LandJet takes scenic route in its growth journey
Todd Kitzmann loves getting people to their destinations. For the past five years, he has…
Muscatine prepares for $7M indoor sports complex
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Construction has started on a new $7 million indoor sports complex in…
Siam Thai Cafe sends QC foodies on a culinary journey
Nan Bowe wants people to experience her native country, Thailand. For the past month, many…
Verde restaurant begins new chapter with new owner
The Verde restaurant in downtown Bettendorf offers more than just good food. It is pushing…
$20M health clinic almost ready to open in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa – An expanded and renewed $20 million health clinic is almost ready to…
QC students explore skilled trades at Arconic event
Jacob Staszewski says he’s on a great career path. For the past year or so,…
Muscatine memories: Dr. Kim gets ready for homecoming
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Dr. Jim Yong Kim – a former World Bank president, and current…
Celebrating 100 years of golf in the QC
“This is just a wonderful view.” That’s the word from John Panek, general manager and…
Saukie Golf Course gets ready for new $1 million clubhouse
John Gripp has some great memories of the Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. He…
Nova Furniture Plus opens in downtown Silvis
Firas Harb loves the elbow room his furniture business has in its new home in…
Friendship Manor celebrates past, future renovations
“Our history is rich, but our future is even richer.” That’s the word from Friendship…
Historic Union Station becomes Iowa Welcome Center
Union Station in downtown Davenport has a grand past. But it may have a brighter…
