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Rock Island given approval for River Edge Redevelopment Zone
The City of Rock Island has earned state approval to establish what will be the largest River Edge Redevelopment Zone, to date, in Illinois. The city announced recently that its application was approved Monday, Oct. 27, by the Illinois Department…
City to hold Rock Island Unplugged event May 29
The City of Rock Island is hosting another Unplugged event, featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and…
JDC offering different 4th of July fireworks
Caitlin Clark. Blake Shelton. Darius Rucker. While last summer’s star-studded John Deere Classic was a…
Torch Run: QC officers support Special Olympics
Orlando Rodriguez is getting ready for some new adventures this month. On Monday morning, May…
QCBT’s Anderson retiring in 2025; Ekizian to become CEO
Quad City Bank & Trust CEO John Anderson will retire after 40 years in banking…
Welding competition: All it takes is a spark
The air crackled with anticipation as the rhythmic hum of welding machines filled the Blong…
Iowa treasurer announces College Savings giveaway
Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans of the benefits of the state’s 529 accounts…
Dine out to support Rock Island and Moline libraries
Quad Citians can support Rock Island and Moline libraries by having dinner out on Tuesday,…
QC invited to Explore the River from May 28-Aug. 31
Registration now is open for the Explore the River Series, part of River Action’s Summer…
WIU event discusses fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
Western Illinois University in collaboration with the Quad Cities Graduate Center will host a “How…
Join River Action looking for a QC scavenger hunt
River Action is looking for explorers to take on its 5th annual Explore and Seek…
Figge Art Museum unveils centuries-old manuscripts
Some of the oldest works in the Figge Art Museum’s collection are now on view…
UPDATE: IEDA Board approves assistance for Davenport data center
Davenport leaders are celebrating Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approval of a High-Quality Jobs…
RI County, LeClaire to partner on new I-80 bridge bike path
Rock Island County and the City of LeClaire jointly announced Thursday, May 16, they have…
USPS pauses decision over Milan postal facility move
The U.S. Postal Service has decided to delay making changes to mail processing centers until…
Study: The arts spur local economy, create jobs
Supporting the arts is economic development. The arts create jobs, bring in money, and attract…
