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Renovation project nears completion at Friendship Manor
Colleen DeMay toured apartment D202 in the Friendship Manor Continuing Care Retirement Community in Rock Island on Thursday, May 29.
The East Moline woman looked...
Noninvasive therapy offers new hope for clinical depression
Hundreds of patients struggling with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are finding new hope and embracing new possibilities thanks to Vera French Mental Health...
New NAMI leader works to expand reach, impact of group
Mark Mathews used to be a police officer in the 1990s in Colorado.
One night, he faced a horrible situation. He was called to a...
‘Lead with grit’
Some women want others to “fail forward” and not be afraid to take chances. Others want people to have a "quiet influence” and positive...
Emerson Place alley will ‘shine each night’
Many alleys are an afterthought for a community. They get little attention and few people want to visit them, especially after dark.
But a downtown...
Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 20 to support cancer survivors, community
The Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois (CSC) at Gilda’s Club is calling Quad Citians to come paddle with a purpose this fall...
QC unemployment falls to 4.1% in April IDES reports says
The Quad Cities was among four Illinois metropolitan areas to post decades-low record unemployment rates for the month of April, the latest Illinois Department...
The Landing opens, brings ‘wow’ factor to community
Bettendorf’s new aquatic center – The YMCA Water Park at The Landing – opened last weekend and brought a “wow” factor to the community.
“We...
‘Don’t forget their stories’
Military veterans – such as the late John Regan Jr. and Henry Langrehr – were remembered and honored during Memorial Day services across the...
QC celebrates 30 years of river rides on Channel Cat
The idea of a Mississippi River ferryboat service began more than three decades ago with the goal of giving at least a few residents...
Restored building becomes ‘jewel’ of DeWitt
DEWITT, Iowa – Diane Geffers looked over apartment 104 in the new Iowa Mutual Lofts building and as she looked over the space, the...
New business has passion for yarns, ‘cozy creations’
Jessica Davis loves the world of crocheting. She also loves just about anything to do with yarns, fibers and creating garments.
The Moline woman’s passion...
Figge Art Museum covered in ‘a dream of light’
The lights are on. And a lot of people are taking longer looks at the Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport.
All those looks are...
Royal Neighbors celebrates 130 years and ‘power of service’
Wendy Ridenhour loves her job with Royal Neighbors of America in Rock Island.
As a customer service official with the insurance and financial services provider,...
New bank branch, HQ will be ‘coolest building’ in area
Quad City Bank & Trust and its parent company, QCR Holdings, Inc., have found the “perfect spot” for a new four-story, multi-million-dollar business complex.
That...
‘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 care field, and she will soon be working an...
Leedy Building gets new life as banquet center
Priyanka Saini remembers a time when the historic Leedy Building in downtown Moline looked horrible. In fact, she remembers the day it looked the...
Merger plan could cut 400 jobs at Arsenal
The jobs and work on the Rock Island Arsenal are vital to the Quad Cities, and need to be protected from potential budget cuts...
Late Rider opens in downtown Moline
City of Moline leaders and representatives of Bummer City, the company behind Armored Gardens, Devon’s Complaint Department, Take Cover Tiki Club, and Analog, were...
Education center – ‘Launchpad for future success’
ELDRIDGE – “We do it for the kids.”
That’s the word from John Maxwell, a farmer, community leader, member of the Scott County Board of...