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Online auction business MAC.BID opens in Davenport

An online auction business and related retail store recently opened in Davenport. The businesses are doing so well that the company might open another Quad Cities location in the “near future,” a company leader said.  “If Davenport continues to grow,…

Building on Clark Effect key to growing women’s sports

Women’s college sports leaders are not only celebrating a surge of interest in women’s athletics…

women's sports Caitlyn Clark

Augie students learn of struggles of people returning from prison

“Welcome home, everyone. Your first week home starts now.” With those words, Jeffrey Abramowitz helped…

Coalition goal: Help young people in the QC

When it comes to helping young people in the region, Jennifer Byczynski has this advice:…

UPDATE: Iconic Coffee + Energy takes drive-thru concept literally

Aidan Singh’s idea for a startup business has been percolating through his head for some…

Aidan Singh Iconic Coffee + Energy

Build Like A Girl: Event helps girls break barriers

Local Girl Scouts used hammers, saws and even blowtorches to build and decorate birdhouses at…

Rescued gets new home in its journey to save pets

A 3-year-old gray cat named Pinball was the center of attention at the Rescued boutique…

Mayor: East Moline has big plans, moving forward

East Moline is riding a wave of momentum with big plans and projects in the…

QC economy slows, but local businesses expect improvement ahead

The Quad Cities economy slowed in the fourth quarter of 2023 as local manufacturers experienced…

chamber report Bill Polley

Orion’s Uniflyte to make augers for next-generation CNH combines

ORION, Illinois — Local manufacturer Uniflyte, Inc. has inked a $10 million-plus contract and is…

QC residents get lessons on avoiding scams

A Quad Cities crowd on Monday night, March 4, heard heart-breaking stories of Iowans being…

QC Auto Show: Weekend filled with ‘wow moments’

In between the sounds of car doors slamming and tires being kicked, Luke Burgert was…

QC leaders help children ‘Read Across America’

East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman faced a class filled with energetic first-graders on Friday morning,…

Augustana studio equips students for filmmaking futures

Augustana College’s renamed Department of Theatre and Film is writing an effective formula that not…

Veteran’s Choice: Company celebrates new home, helps students

Veteran’s Choice Contracting is celebrating a new chapter in its business and helping the next…

Fundraising continues for new JA Inspiration Center

Junior Achievement of the Heartland (JA) is growing closer to the fundraising goal for its…