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Deere and Company calling back laid off workers

John Deere plans to bring over 275 workers back to its Waterloo plant and another 60 will be returning to work at Deere’s plant in the Quad Cities. Over the past two years as the ag economy dipped, there have been a series of layoffs affecting about a thousand workers at Deere facilities. Company officials say the call-backs mean employees who’d been laid off from the company’s plants in Waterloo, Dubuque, Ottumwa and the Quad Cities have been asked to return to work.

Waterloo, IA · 5d

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Holland named development manager at JA of the Heartland

Junior Achievement of the Heartland recently named Tony Holland as its new development manager. Mr. Holland will focus on building relationships with businesses, donors, and community partners to grow financial support for JA’s mission and expand its impact across the region. “Tony brings valuable experience in fundraising and relationship-building,...

Illinois · 5d
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This Affordable Illinois Town Is So Cheap, Retirees Say Social Security Covers It All

Somewhere in the heart of Illinois, there’s a town called Kewanee that’s quietly doing something remarkable, and most people have no idea it exists. It’s the kind of place where your money stretches so far you’ll start wondering if you’ve accidentally traveled back in time to when a dollar actually meant something.

Kewanee, IL · 14d
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Walgreens pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to Temporary closures and customer service

Walgreens Pharmacies in Burlington and Fort Madison have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to temporary closures and customer service. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s says the Walgreens store in Burlington temporarily closed in October of last year due to a shortage of pharmacists and sent customers prescriptions to a Walgreens in Fort Madison but failed to communicate that to the public, customers, or even store staff. According to the board the exact same set of difficulties occurred when the Walgreens Pharmacy in Fort Madison temporarily closed in November of last year due to a reported lack of staff. Each of the stores was fine $1,000 by the board and order to develop new policies.

Burlington, IA · 5d
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John Deere Calls Laid-Off Iowa Workers Back to Jobs

Deere & Co. officials are requesting 275 previously laid-off employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, factory return to work. When added to previously announced callbacks, that means the company has asked 1,000 laid-off staff to rejoin John Deere since 2024, including all Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque staff. An estimated 125 Des Moines workers remain laid off.

Iowa · 4d

The Register-Mail

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Walnut Grove Farm bringing artisans, holiday spirit for weekend

Walnut Grove Farm will bring 28 local and regional artisans, holiday food and family activities to its 35th annual holiday event Nov. 7-8 near Knoxville, Illinois. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both dates, according to a community announcement. Admission is a donation of food items for local charity Christmas baskets. The National Historic Register farmstead is one-half mile north of Knoxville on Carr Street. Visitors can find additional event information through walnutgrovefarm.com . What shoppers can find at the farm The juried show will feature handmade and personally produced goods ranging from watercolor and mixed-media paintings, artisan soap and quilts to stained-glass ornaments, folk art, jewelry and woodcarving. Other offerings include repurposed antique ceiling tiles, hand-woven scarves, children’s books, hand-felted and crocheted wearable art, salsa, jams and CBD oil products. Food offerings will include home-baked pies, cookies and sourdough bread. Stumpy’s Apple Cart and Stumpy’s Food Truck will sell sweet drinks and treats along with comfort foods such as chicken and noodles and signature haystack onion rings, according to the announcement. A giveaway will feature a handmade basket valued at $125 by Pam Brown of Taylor Ridge. Brown has been weaving for 40 years after

Knoxville, IL · 6d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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2 Walgreens stores fined for negligence related to temporary closures

Two Walgreens pharmacies in Iowa have been sanctioned by the state for negligence with regard to temporary closures and customer service. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy recently charged a Walgreens store in Burlington and a Walgreens store in Fort Madison with negligence in the practice of the profession and failure to engage in the business […]

Fort Madison, IA · 8d

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Investors Are Quietly Buying Up These 9 Illinois Towns, And Locals Have Noticed

A real Dutch windmill, built in the Netherlands and shipped across the ocean in pieces, now stands beside the Mississippi River in a small Illinois town. That is the kind of oddball charm that gets people talking. It also gets people buying. Across the state, small river towns and old...

Illinois · 10d

AGDAILY.com

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John Deere to rehire hundreds of workers across Midwest

John Deere plans to recall more than 300 laid-off employees and hire hundreds more across Midwest facilities following years of workforce reductions. The post John Deere to rehire hundreds of workers across Midwest appeared first on AGDAILY .

Moline, IL · 8d

FOX 2

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Illinois · 6d

25 News Now

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Hundreds gather in Brimfield for a community-led meeting on a proposed CO2 storage project

Brimfield, IL · 6d

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New $15.4M affordable housing complex opens in northwest Davenport

A new 52-unit affordable housing complex in northwest Davenport, geared to seniors, held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Oct. 28. Timber Ridge is a three-story, $15.4-million development at 2345 W. 54th St., Davenport, designed to serve residents age 62 and older. It includes 32 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Monthly rents will...

Davenport, IA · 10d

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The Potter’s House celebrates grand opening at new LeClaire location

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -The Potter’s House will celebrate the grand opening of its new location in downtown LeClaire with a community event featuring food, live music, giveaways and activities for all ages. The celebration will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the store’s new home at...

Le Claire, IA · 8d

WEHT/WTVW

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Illinois · 7d

KWQC

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Kewanee data center proposal draws tax pitch, resident impact questioned

A proposal for a 10-megawatt data center in Kewanee is drawing questions from some leaders about noise and the effect on residents.

Kewanee, IL · 10d

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QC airport names Goetz as first chief operating officer

The Quad Cities International Airport has promoted Joseph Goetz to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective Sunday, Nov. 1. The position is part of an organizational restructuring designed to strengthen coordination across departments, support airport operations and position the airport for continued growth, a QCIA news release said.

Moline, IL · 9d

Local 4 WHBF

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Timber Ridge Apartments senior housing dedicated in Davenport

Older residents now access to have dozens of new affordable housing units in our area, The Timber Ridge Apartments were dedicated in Davenport. The $15.4 million development is a three-story community with 52 apartments for people at least 62 years old. The complex features one- and two-bedroom units. Rent begins at about $557 a month. […]

Davenport, IA · 10d

KWQC

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Understanding how life changes can affect Social Security benefits

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Social Security benefits can play an important role in retirement income, but some recipients may be surprised to learn that certain life events and financial circumstances can affect the amount they receive. During a sponsored segment on Quad Cities Live, Heidi Huiskamp Collins of Huiskamp Collins Investments...

Davenport, IA · 8d

Local 4 WHBF

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New federal grant to help Alter Logistics expand

A $9 million grant awarded to Alter Logistics through the Port Infrastructure Development Program will also benefit the Rock Island Port District. The total project investment is estimated at over $14 million and will significantly expand Alter’s existing Rock Island facilities. The Maritime Administration division of the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the grant awardees […]

Rock Island, IL · 9d

Local 4 WHBF

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Applications open for energy assistance programs

As colder weather approaches, energy assistance is available to help offset winter heating costs. The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funding to assist eligible households with home energy expenses. Illinois LIHEAP To apply, Illinois residents in Rock Island, Mercer and Henry counties can contact Project NOW at 309-793-6391. Residents can also call […]

Mercer County, IL · 8d