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Melissa Pepper: Lifting up others, focusing on what’s next
When nominations were recently taken for the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s third annual Women of Influence awards, several people in the business community brought up one name — Melissa Pepper. Ms. Pepper is an executive and community leader who…
Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s…

Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.” That’s the word from John Maxwell, a…

Visit Quad Cities unveils updated tourism website
Dave Herrell wants to get more people to visit the Quad Cities. He now has…

‘Expansion of compassion and hope’
Jerry Schroeder was among dozens of people touring the newly renovated and expanded UnityPoint Health-Trinity…

Brady Street Blends brings ‘good energy’ to Davenport
Karlee Cleary wants people to “sip local.” That is, she wants Quad Citizens and visitors…

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…

‘The Freight House is my go-to market’
People in the Quad Cities love cinnamon rolls and cookies. And Rose Hagmeier couldn’t be…

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns May 10
The 33rd annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May…

$5M renovation to blossom at Bickelhaupt Arboretum
CLINTON, Iowa – The Bickelhaupt Arboretum – a 14-acre “cherished centerpiece” in this community – …

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…

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…

QC gets ‘rosy’ update on commercial real estate trends
The Quad Cities commercial real estate market is evolving, and even going through a “dynamic…

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,…

‘Let’s build something’
An $8.6 million project to build 25 modern homes for military veterans is moving forward.…

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…





