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QCIA’s Project Gateway moves into second phase

The Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) is about to embark on what its Executive Director Benjamin Leischner calls “the fun phase” of a multi-year terminal modernization project.  Known as Project Gateway, the ongoing renovation is moving into Phase Two, which…

Pro pickleball event to give QC a $1.2M boost

A professional pickleball tournament is headed to the Quad Cities, which means a lot of…

United Way CEO pens kids’ book, creates a Power Pack for literacy

Rene Gellerman sees an early childhood literacy crisis in the Quad Cities area. As president…

Renovation work complete at Rock Island City Hall

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms loves everything about the renovated Rock Island City Hall building…

Dental Care at The Plex opens in Bettendorf

As the business district near the TBK Sports Complex in northern Bettendorf continues to grow,…

Christmas in LeClaire: Fest filled with shopping, great weather

LECLAIRE –  Sharon Burds had a big day of shopping on Saturday, Dec. 7, during…

Economist sees more of ‘best economy everybody loves to hate’

RSM Analyst Kevin DePew delivered a surprisingly positive message today at the Quad Cities Chamber 2025…

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Pop-up shops ‘bringing a new vibe’ to Rock Island

“It smells so good in here,” was probably the most repeated phrase as customer after…

QC businesses grow, as chamber works to attract new industry

Even as multiple existing businesses are or will be expanding their Quad Cities operations, the…

Chamber sites manufacturers

Muscatine summit focuses on housing, education

MUSCATINE, Iowa – This city has made great progress in many economic development projects in…

Culture Bright Night celebrates arts in the QC

When it comes to promoting and supporting the arts and culture in the Quad Cities,…

Work begins on major MercyOne Genesis Eldridge expansion

ELDRIDGE, Iowa – MercyOne Genesis broke ground today on a 7,669-square-foot extension of its Eldridge…

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DuTrac opens new branch building in Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa –  Raymond Fink had a few financial matters to take care of on…

Pizza Ranch in Clinton opens FunZone Arcade for kids

CLINTON, Iowa – The Pizza Ranch in this community now has a place for kids…

KENT gets state award for its McKee building project

MUSCATINE, Iowa – The KENT Corp. will get more than $5.5 million in tax credits…

It’s still golfing season; X Golf opens in Bettendorf

“Golfers are a hardy bunch. They’re always looking for the newest things in golf.” That’s…