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John Deere workers plant their support in Habitat
The same John Deere factories where workers build its signature combines, tractors and construction/forestry machines shifted gears earlier this month to build homes and futures for Habitat for Humanity families. More than 1,200 workers across six Iowa and Illinois Deere…
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,…

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 – …





