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Getting ready for growth: Program helps businesses take next step

CLINTON, Iowa – Alex Taylor wants to take the fear out of starting or expanding a business. He wants to give entrepreneurs the knowledge and tools to help them move forward with their dreams. “My goal is to inspire you.…

‘Excited to get started’ – $18M YMCA to be built in LeClaire

LECLAIRE, Iowa – A new $18 million YMCA building will soon be built in this…

AI in Iowa: How Google, Microsoft, and local businesses are driving innovation

In the heart of America, amidst rolling cornfields and burgeoning tech hubs, Iowa is quietly…

Black-owned businesses featured at expo in SouthPark

Tyla Hughes was flexing her muscles Saturday, Feb. 22, during the 10th annual Black Business…

QC Mayors: Collaboration is the key to success

“We have to be about zero stagnation and zero isolation.” That was the word from…

Davenport Public Works employees push for better pay

Davenport Public Works Department workers used a bitterly cold day to try and heat up…

Work begins on possible Centennial Bridge replacement

Plans are moving forward to possibly replace the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge that connects Rock Island…

Marking a milestone – Augie celebrates 1st year of strategic plan

The Augustana College community gathered Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, to celebrate the first year of…

Now boarding for Florida: QC-to-Sarasota flights begin

Ross Hendriks was looking forward to his trip to Sarasota, Florida, as he waited Thursday…

QCIA passenger counts

Power of sports: QC reviews its sports tourism efforts

The power of sports tourism continues to drive the Quad Cities economy. But the competition…

‘Unsung heroes’ honored with special coin

Last year, local emergency service workers transported some special patients who helped save the lives…

‘Celebrate as a family’ – Putt-A-Round starts with Match Night

Connor Engelkes was having a great time hitting a golf ball around a customized mini…

Dunn Brothers helps donate food to people in need

Dunn Brothers Coffee shops are taking part in a program that provides meals to people…

Rolling out the red carpet: QC hosts 2025 RV Show

Mike and Becky Klett liked just about everything they saw in one of the new…

Bettendorf mayor wins Salvation Army battle of bells

Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher has again won the battle of the bells as he helped…

Iowa ag boss tours educational ‘working building’ 

ELDRIDGE, Iowa – The state’s top agriculture official last week toured a new $18.7 million…