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Gaye Shannon Burnett: Rooted in the past, building the future through art
When Gaye Shannon Burnett was searching for a name for her new arts organization, she wanted a name that meant something. She landed on Azubuike — a Nigerian name that translates to “the past is our strength.” It is a…
Renovation project nears completion at Friendship Manor
Colleen DeMay toured apartment D202 in the Friendship Manor Continuing Care Retirement Community in Rock…
‘Lead with grit’
Some women want others to “fail forward” and not be afraid to take chances. Others…
Emerson Place alley will ‘shine each night’
Many alleys are an afterthought for a community. They get little attention and few people…
Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 20 to support cancer survivors, community
The Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois (CSC) at Gilda’s Club is calling Quad…
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…
The Landing opens, brings ‘wow’ factor to community
Bettendorf’s new aquatic center – The YMCA Water Park at The Landing – opened last…
‘Don’t forget their stories’
Military veterans – such as the late John Regan Jr. and Henry Langrehr – were…
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…
Restored building becomes ‘jewel’ of DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – Diane Geffers looked over apartment 104 in the new Iowa Mutual Lofts…
New business has passion for yarns, ‘cozy creations’
Jessica Davis loves the world of crocheting. She also loves just about anything to do…
Royal Neighbors celebrates 130 years and ‘power of service’
Wendy Ridenhour loves her job with Royal Neighbors of America in Rock Island. As a…
New bank branch, HQ will be ‘coolest building’ in area
Quad City Bank & Trust and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc., have found the…
‘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…
Leedy Building gets new life as banquet center
Priyanka Saini remembers a time when the historic Leedy Building in downtown Moline looked horrible.…
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities,…
