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Sweet ‘magic’ returns as Chocolate Manor reopens in Davenport

Life may not always be like a box of chocolates, but they make life a little sweeter and magical. That’s the view of the new owners of a longtime chocolate retail shop that has found new life. The Chocolate Manor,…

Live-Work Rock Island helps people find a place to call home

When Karen Buchanan heard about a program called Live-Work Rock Island that would help her…

Urban designer unveils ‘world-class’ Moline riverfront plan

MKSK Studios, the firm charged two years ago with creating a bold, unified vision for…

Revitalization plan will be ‘game-changer’ for East Moline

Many people who have businesses in downtown East Moline say they are hopeful for the…

Now at 30, Heritage Landscape is growing with the times 

Thirty years ago, the husband-wife team of Troy and Jamie Lewis started Heritage Landscape Design…

JA honors leaders who help shape community

Dougal Nelson congratulated the four area business leaders and TV meteorologist who were honored during…

Tailgate country music fest gives economic boost to Clinton

CLINTON, Iowa – The 2025 Tailgates N’ Tallboys country music celebration in this community was…

CRE8 Labs Student Showcase celebrated at EICC

Roland Harper, 18, said he learned some valuable lessons during a weeklong Eastern Iowa Community…

National aviation competition coming to Quad Cities in 2026

The National Intercollegiate Flying Association announced this week that the Quad Cities International Airport and…

New tradition: Ride the Island event set for Father’s Day

A new Father’s Day bicycling tradition is about to take off in the Quad Cities.…

Downtown Davenport thriving because ‘we gave a damn’

Downtown Davenport should celebrate some “huge wins” and get ready for more big projects in…

It’s a sweet start – Small Town Pastry Cafe celebrates 5 years

Small Town Pastry Cafe is a paradise for foodies, according to its many fans who…

Bettendorf’s Be Downtown is ‘all about community’ 

A celebration shining a spotlight on Bettendorf featured music, kids making bubbles, professional wrestling, lots…

WQPT, WVIK ask QC to join drive to save public media

Quad Cities-based WQPT and WVIK have joined public television and radio stations across the country…

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Davenport is good ‘place to do business,’ mayor says

Davenport is a “riverfront gem” that is attracting more businesses, more jobs, is getting national…

Medi-Weightloss opens first Iowa office in Davenport

Local radio personality Mark Manuel is a big fan of Medi-Weightloss, a physician-supervised weight loss…