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Survey shows ‘tourism is essential to the Quad Cities’

Tourism is important to the local economy. Most residents encourage friends and family to visit the Quad Cities. They also support modernizing existing venues that will attract visitors, and brag about living in the Quad Cities. Those are some of…

Downtown Davenport leader highlights progress, success stories

Downtown Davenport has been hit with spring flooding, a tragic apartment building collapse and other…

Big Brothers Big Sisters building gets new look

Jay Justin likes to tell a story of how Big Brothers Big Sisters of the…

After 23 years as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, Jay Justin recently announced his resignation and retirement from the organization.

Walcott Truckers Jamboree: Truck fans get a ‘really cool show’

WALCOTT, Iowa – Kayla Wildman was busy waxing the cab of a Demaree Trucking company…

QCIA urges business leaders to get on board new Charlotte flight

Quad Citians can begin booking daily “game changing” direct flights from the Quad Cities International…

Ben Leischner Quad Cities International Airport Charlotte

Fairmount Community Center: ‘More than just a gym’

Davenport Mayor Mike Matson is excited about the new Fairmount Community Center.  In addition to…

United Way QC announces $2.8M in grants to 51 local nonprofits

The Spring Forward organization will continue to offer education services. The One Eighty group will…

United Way Quad Cities leaders

Goldbelly helps Happy Joe’s deliver ‘magic’ across nation

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is spreading its “old-fashioned goodness” in the most modern…

JDC:  Vendors offer ice cream, cookies, chairs, remodeling tips

SILVIS – Tyler Walker was enjoying a day of watching golf Friday, July 7, at…

John Deere Classic

Rector relishes tournament week energy and new changes 

Like in the game of golf, it was all in the timing for Dr. Susan…

John Deere Classic

Australian native takes the tee, steps in for Deere CEO at John Deere Classic

Kieren Samarakoon got a lesson this week at the John Deere Classic – not a…

John Deere Classic Take the Tee from Me

JDC volunteers: 2,200 workers keep the show moving

Some of the volunteers at the John Deere Classic (JDC) wear t-shirts stating they are…

John Deere Classic

The magic rolls into Silvis for tournament week

The biggest week of the year for the City of Silvis is here.  The John…

JDC

Photo gallery: College basketball star shines at JDC Pro-Am

University of Iowa star Caitlin Clark played the John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, July…

Caitlin Clark JDC

Caitlin Clark stars Wednesday at JDC

SILVIS – The biggest draw in women’s college basketball also will be the main golf…

Caitlyn Clark JDC Pro Am

John Deere Classic credits new playoff format for deep JDC field

Andrew Lehman remembers as a young tournament staffer the electricity heading into 2012’s John Deere…