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NFIB sees John Deere-FTC settlement as win for farmers

John Deere’s recent settlement in the “right to repair” antitrust lawsuit could pave the way for other small businesses to secure equal access to diagnostic repair tools, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said.  In separate news releases, the…

$400M energy plant project looks for state approval

Plans to bring a $400 million energy generating facility to farmland in rural Scott County…

Rene Gellerman plans departure; United Way stands ‘momentum ready’

In 2018, Rene Gellerman took the helm of United Way Quad Cities when the organization…

The United Way Quad Cities staff show their fun side surrounding President and CEO Rene Gellerman (center).

Smoke clears for construction of Rock Island dispensary, gas station

Using phrases such as “a long road,” “emotional ups and downs” and “rough ride,” developers…

Bondurant leads the state in certified sites

The poster child of the Iowa Certified Sites program clearly would be the City of…

The Amazon Fulfillment Center project in Bondurant was completed in less than 12 months. The speedy development was due, in part, to it being an Iowa Certified Site. CREDIT SHIVE-HATTERY

Iowa’s Certified Sites accelerating ‘speed to market’

Amazon. Conagra Foods. Fair Oaks Foods. Google. Kraft Heinz. Microsoft. QTS. Nestle Purina. Saber Industries.…

This map shows the location of Iowa’s Certified Sites. CREDIT IEDA

Black Hawk-WIU agreement will help ‘transform lives’

Many local college students will soon have more academic and career options, thanks to an…

Blain’s Farm & Fleet president visits Moline store

Mark Hasting was in a celebratory mood as he visited the Quad Cities on Wednesday,…

Geifman Group eyes former Quad-City Times building as Corridor expansion continues

After a successful first venture into the Iowa City market, Bettendorf-based Geifman Group is looking…

The former Quad-City Times building at 500 E. Third St., Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

Russell father-daughter team raises the family business to new heights

In Eastern Iowa, Russell may be one of the most recognized businesses of its kind.…

Russell Chairman and CEO Jim Russell and President Caitlin Russell pictured in Russell’s Quad Cities office. CREDIT TODD WELVAERT

Joh’s Cafe brings coffee, energy drinks to downtown Moline

The front of the new Joh’s Cafe coffee and energy drink shop has a sign…

Mayor says ‘East Moline is in a great place’

East Moline is a city moving forward in “high gear” with downtown revitalization, new businesses…

Bix 7 race: Event is ‘more than the miles’

Fans of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 road race are looking forward to this summer’s…

Celebration honors new Robert Ontiveros Elementary School

Chris Ontiveros got emotional as he looked over the Moline school site that will soon…

Arconic employees graduate from apprenticeship programs

A few years ago, Robert Slavish got involved with an apprenticeship program at Arconic Davenport…

Fair Oaks Foods’ new $134M plant now sizzling in Davenport  

Some five years after beginning its search for an expansion site, Fair Oaks Foods, LLC,…

Some five years after beginning its search for an expansion site, Fair Oaks Foods, LLC, quietly began operations recently at its new Davenport plant in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center.  CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON