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Farm economy struggles
We were disappointed, but not surprised that Moline-based Deere & Co. recently announced more layoffs due to a weak farm economy and tariffs. The cuts include 115 workers at Harvester Works in East Moline, 52 workers at Seeding and Cylinder…
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…
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…
Kent gives historic Muscatine building a ‘new burst of life’
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Angie Lewis looked over the former McKee Button Co. building near the…
Goolsbee tells QC ag, manufacturers to buckle their seatbelts
With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global…
Tariffs to AI: Business leaders discuss state of economy
Quad Cities business leaders gave their views on tariffs, the role of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Noninvasive therapy offers new hope for clinical depression
Hundreds of patients struggling with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are finding new hope and…
Renovation project nears completion at Friendship Manor
Colleen DeMay toured apartment D202 in the Friendship Manor Continuing Care Retirement Community in Rock…
‘Lead with grit’
Some women want others to “fail forward” and not be afraid to take chances. Others…
Emerson Place alley will ‘shine each night’
Many alleys are an afterthought for a community. They get little attention and few people…
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…
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…
The Landing opens, brings ‘wow’ factor to community
Bettendorf’s new aquatic center – The YMCA Water Park at The Landing – opened last…
