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Historic Union Station becomes Iowa Welcome Center

By: Dave Thompson|September 27, 2024
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    • Dave Herrell, president and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, holds a time capsule that was unveiled on Thursday, Sept. 26, during a celebration at Union Station in Davenport. It will be filled and opened in 50 years. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Union Station in downtown Davenport has a grand past. But it may have a brighter future that will help attract more tourists to the Quad Cities. That’s because the historic building at 102 S. Harrison St. has been named an official Iowa Welcome Center.

    The destination is important because it will give tourism officials and groups more ways to show off…

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