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Galva property pride award chosen for October
Rick and Connie Anderson have been chosen for the October Property Pride Award by Galva’s Ready to Grow committee. The Andersons have lived at 317 SE 1st Ave. for over 50 years and have continually improved their landscape over that time. Connie’s favorites are wildflowers such as gaillardia, which...
Fast Casual
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Dunn Brothers plans to open shops in Davenport, Clinton, East Moline
According to an article in businesswire, Dunn Brothers franchisees Kevin and Michelle Ramirez will open shops in Davenport, Clinton and East Moline. Dunn Brothers Coffee®, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa. The brand signed a development […]
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Big "I" installs Illinois crop insurance advocate Greg Sandrock as chair
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big "I") has installed Greg Sandrock (pictured), a partner at The Cornerstone Agency in Tampico, Illinois, as its chair for 2026-2027. He was sworn in at the association's Fall Leadership Conference in Baltimore. Sandrock succeeds Angela Ripley, owner and president of VW...
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Demolition of Wonder Bread building to start in December
The long-vacant Wonder Bread baking facility at 1034 E. River Drive, Davenport, will be demolished in the coming months. Demolition work is scheduled to start in the first week of December and be complete by next March or April, said Aric Kos, project manager with the DeCarlo Demolition Company from Des Moines, the company hired to demolish the former bakery facility.
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Eldridge announces buyer for community center
Eldridge has a buyer for its community center. The Eldridge City Council announced at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, that KGRD Green Bay LLC, a business and real estate group, made an offer to buy the community center for $1,325,000. A motion was made to accept the offer, which was seconded and carried. A […]
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Former Davenport Wonder Bread factory to be demolished
Changes are coming to River Drive in Davenport as a long-time landmark will soon be demolished. A post on Davenport Alderman John Blunk’s Facebook page says the former Wonder Bread factory at 1034 E. River Drive in Davenport will be demolished. The post said the building’s owner has hired DeCarlo Demolition from Des Moines to […]
kewaneevoice.com
Well repairs, tourism and building sales top issues at Galva council meeting
Mayor Rich Volkert began the meeting with a moment of silence for Doug Anderson, a two-term alderman, who died recently at the age of 91. A veteran and father of current council member Dougie Anderson, Volkert said he had done much for the city and surrounding area during his life.
aroundptown.com
Emergency Clerk (On-Call, As-Needed) Position Open
The Erie Public Library District is building a small pool of trained, on-call substitutes to cover the library when regular staff are unavailable. This is not a regular-hours position. Coverage is needed only occasionally, typically about once a year, so it’s a good fit for someone who wants a flexible way to support their community library. All substitutes receive paid training before joining the on-call list.
iamagazine.com
Big ‘I’ Installs New Chair
The Big “I” installed Illinois’ Greg Sandrock, partner at The Cornerstone Agency in Tampico, as the 2026-2027 Big “I” chair at the recent Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference in Baltimore. Sandrock has held key leadership roles within the Big “I” on both the...
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Dunn Brothers Coffee Enters Illinois, Grows Iowa Footprint Through Deal With New Multi-Unit Franchisee
October 07, 2026 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis, MN - Dunn Brothers Coffee®, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa. The brand signed a development agreement with new franchise partners Beans &...
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City of Moline Honored for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City of Moline Finance Department has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Triple Crown Award, recognizing its commitment to excellence in government financial reporting and transparency. The Triple Crown recognizes governments that have earned all three of GFOA’s major financial reporting awards:. Certificate of Achievement for...
quadcitiesbusiness.com
Advanced Drainage Systems to acquire StormTrap
ADS subsidiary expanding its manufacturing with new Davenport facility. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., (ADS) a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and wastewater industries, has announced plans to acquire StormTrap Investments LLC from PSP Capital. In a news release made available on Monday, Oct. 5, the...
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The Kryder Law Group Opens Office in Davenport, Iowa
DAVENPORT, IA—The Kryder Law Group, LLC announced its expansion from Illinois to Iowa. The Chicago, Illinois-based personal injury law firm has established an office just across the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. Founded in 2002 by Attorney, Andrew S. Kryder The Kryder Law Group has steadily grown and is recognized as a leading personal injury law firm. Among other achievements the law firm was named to the Inc.5000 fastest growing companies in 2025 and 2026.
quadcitieschamber.com
Planning for life's next chapter
For nearly three decades, The Planning Center (TPC) has helped individuals and families navigate life's most important transitions with greater confidence and clarity. Founded in 1998, TPC was built on a simple belief: people deserve a safe place to talk about life and money with an independent financial planner whose focus is on their goals, not on selling products.
LehighValleyLive.com
Beloved Midwest pizza chain that invented taco pizza has been sold
A popular 54-year-old pizza chain has been sold. Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream announced this week that the chain with about 47 locations worldwide has been acquired by a group of Quad Cities investors. The move includes the brand’s franchising company and its three company-owned restaurants in Bettendorf and Davenport.