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Union Pacific 2-10-2 No. 5511 passes hydro test
SILVIS, Ill. – Union Pacific 2-10-2 No. 5511, which is being restored to operation by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, has passed a hydrostatic test of its boiler, marking a major step toward its return to steam, says Steve Sandberg, RHMA president. A Federal Railroad Administration inspector signed off on the test Sept. 8 after [...] Read More...
KWQC
Vacant Davenport houses renovated into homes for refugee families
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A project 18 months in the making is complete, transforming two vacant houses into homes for refugee families. The houses were once slated to be torn down. Instead, they were completely renovated by community groups. Contractors spent the last year and a half and $180,000 to make the buildings near First Presbyterian Church livable again. On Monday, they showed off the results of their work.
KWQC
East Moline Fire Dept. accepting applications for new firefighters
The East Moline Fire Department is currently accepting applications to grow its team. Testing for prospective firefighters is now open through the National Testing Network. Interested candidates can apply online or call the department for details. #EastMoline #FirefighterJobs #FirstResponders #NowHiring #QuadCities #QCA #KWQC #IllinoisJobs.
regionalmedianews.com
Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee Urges Shoppers to Stop Price Tag Switching Amid Rise in Retail Fraud
Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee Warns Customers About Price Tag Switching. Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee is reminding shoppers that switching price tags or stickers on merchandise is not a harmless “life hack”—intentionally changing a price to pay less can constitute retail fraud and lead to criminal consequences. The store says it has noticed an increase in “tag swapping” or “sticker switching,” particularly in the Fresh Meat section. Some individuals may believe that because they are still paying something for the merchandise, the practice does not amount to theft. Sav-A-Lot says that is not the case.
Wisconsin Ag Connection
John Deere Expands Workforce Ahead
John Deere has announced plans to bring back more than 375 employees to its manufacturing operations in Illinois, further strengthening its ability to meet customer needs and prepare for future agricultural demands. The workforce expansion includes approximately 150 employees returning to the company's Seeding and Cylinder Operations facility in Moline...
notesoniowa.com
Sterzing's Potato Chips: Iowa Time Machine September 19, 1912
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On September 19, 1912, Barney Sterzing, the originator of Sterzing’s Potato Chips, was born. An Iowa favorite, Sterzing’s Potato Chips first hit the market in 1935 and still delights people worldwide today. Sterzing first entered the snack business by founding a candy company...
foodmanufacturing.com
John Deere to Recall 375+ Employees
John Deere on Monday announced plans to bring more than 375 employees back to work across its Quad Cities factory operations. The company has now brought back or hired more than 800 employees across Iowa and Illinois since January. The agricultural equipment giant will return 150 employees to Seeding and...
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Smithfield Foods Executives Address Recent Concerns About Monmouth Facility at Latest City Council Meeting.
The City of Monmouth held their bi-monthly city council meeting on Monday night. Most notably, the council and public got to hear updates about the ongoing situation at Smithfield Foods, the largest employer currently residing in the city. Concerns have been raised by many Monmouth residents regarding a strong odor emanating from the facility, along with images posted on social media that allege to show neglect and mismanagement of waste product at the facility. Jim Monroe, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Smithfield Foods, spoke at Monday’s council meeting, first deciding to address and offer his condolences for the family of 44 year old Patou Mpinda, a worker who passed away in a workplace accident at the Monmouth facility.
regionalmedianews.com
Toulon Area to Experience Overnight Ameren Power Outage on September 21, 2026
Scheduled Ameren Power Outage Planned for Toulon Area Monday Night. Approximately 1,000 customers in the Toulon area will have a planned power outage Monday night as Ameren crews work to replace overhead power lines. The scheduled outage is set for Monday, September 21st, from approximately 11 PM until 5 AM on Tuesday, September 22nd. The outage is expected to last approximately six hours.
aroundptown.com
Lumberjack Show at Selmi’s Family Farm on October 3
Rock Falls Tourism and Selmi’s Family Farm are excited to announce the return of the Lumberjack Show for its sixth year on Saturday, October 3rd at Selmi’s Family Farm, located at 1206 Dixon Avenue in Rock Falls. The annual event offers a full day of family-friendly entertainment, featuring...
quadcitiesbusiness.com
New Fareway store gets set to open in Coal Valley
The new Fareway Meat & Grocery store in Coal Valley will open for business in the coming weeks. A grand opening ceremony for the store, located at 109 First St., has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to a Facebook message from Fareway leaders. “Come celebrate with...
Yahoo!
Illinois plant workers organize walkout after death of employee: Report
(NewsNation) — At least 100 workers reportedly left an Illinois meat-producing facility this week after an employee died and production continued. An unnamed worker told local outlet KWQC that this was the fourth death he was aware of at the Smithfield Foods plant in Monmouth. He noted, however, that this was the only one he knew about that was caused by a machine, while the previous deaths were attributed to health issues.
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Blackhawk Bank & Trust to open west Davenport branch
Blackhawk Bank & Trust announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the former bank branch property at 3325 West Kimberly Road in Davenport, adjacent to Kimberly Commons. The property will become Blackhawk Bank & Trust's new full-service banking office when the acquisition is complete. The new office...
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Historic Midway Drive-In in Sterling listed for sale after nearly two decades under current owners
The owners of the Midway Drive-In announced Thursday that the historic theater has been put up for sale, marking the possible end of nearly two decades of ownership for a venue that has become a summertime destination for moviegoers across northern Illinois.
KWQC
New workplace trend ‘Wildflowering’ reshapes how employees approach career growth
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As workers rethink what career growth looks like, a new workplace trend called “wildflowering” is gaining traction — encouraging professionals to build careers around their strengths, interests and evolving skills rather than following a traditional, linear path. Staffing firm Robert Half says this shift...