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‘We don’t take it lightly’: Owners of Kalona’s only full-service grocery store search for buyer

KALONA, Iowa (KCRG) - JW’s Foods, the only full-service grocery store in Kalona, has operated for 53 years as a family company. Curt and Dawn Wyse, who have owned the store since 2009, are looking to sell the business as they move into full-time ministry. If no buyer is...

Kalona, IA · 2d
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Loparex breaks ground, expand in Iowa City

Loparex, a global manufacturer of release liner, has officially broken ground on a coater expansion at its Iowa City facility. The project adds coater capability to the site and represents a significant investment in boosting plant reliability and supporting continuous, dependable operations for customers. The capacity investment increases the site’s...

Iowa City, IA · 1d
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Rising costs force Coralville flower shop to close

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Every Bloomin’ Thing, a flower shop in Coralville for more than 50 years, is preparing to close. Owner Kerrienne Buettner said the shop’s costs have increased more than she and her husband can handle. Why it’s closing. Buettner and her husband bought the...

Coralville, IA · 3d
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United Properties Acquires Two Retail Centers in Iowa, Ohio for $34.4 Million

Davenport, Iowa and Mansfield, Ohio — East Meadow, New York-based United Properties Corp. has acquired two retail centers in Iowa and Ohio for a total price of $34.4 million. The company now owns more than 10 million square feet of retail. Village Shopping Center in Davenport totals 233,100 square...

Davenport, IA · 1d
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Culver’s Garden Center breaks ground on Marion event venue

MARION, Iowa — Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse broke ground Monday on The Secret Garden, an indoor event venue expected to open in summer 2027. The venue at 1682 Dubuque Road will accommodate up to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, workshops, art classes and community gatherings. Plans call for landscaping and gardens surrounding the space.

Marion, IA · 1d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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F-86 fighter jet staying grounded at Iowa City Airport

IOWA CITY — A plane that’s always greeted visitors at the Iowa City Airport underwent a big makeover thanks to dedicated veterans in the area. For the last several decades, a North American F-86 Sabre jet has sat at the entrance to the airport, sad Bob Dane, coordinator for the Save the Sabre committee. The jet has been there for years, intended as a memorial for veterans. Every 10 years or so, the jet needs work done on the body; a new paint job, rust buffed out. The care is the responsibility of the Iowa City Airport, Dane said, but with costs rising everywhere, it wasn’t a high priority. “They actually have a line item in the Airport Commission budget for maintenance and upkeep of the plane, but it’s probably Item 30, and they run out of money about 23,” he said. In March, the airport commission sent out an email to local veterans groups, and local airports, asking if anyone would like to take over the care of the plane. The Clinton Municipal Airport responded, and was willing to pay for the shipping of the plane, and any care it may need going forward. A video went viral on

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Silos & Smokestacks Honors Those Telling America’s Agricultural Story

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Golden Silo Awards, honoring outstanding contributions to preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story. Presented during the Golden Silo Awards Luncheon on Nov. 5 at the Cedar Falls Event Center. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations...

Cedar Falls, IA · 23h

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

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Rock Island to take ownership of vacant building

The City of Rock Island is taking ownership of a vacant downtown building after months of code compliance issues. Rock Island leaders hope to rehabilitate the property and find new use for it after the city council approved buying 1720 2nd Ave. for $1, plus closing costs. At different times, the building housed Chantilly Lace, […]

Rock Island, IL · 13h

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John Deere Reaffirms Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, Long-Term Competitiveness

John Deere announced steps designed to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing operations and continue positioning the company for long-term growth. The changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity with regional customer demand and advanced manufacturing capabilities. By concentrating investments in modern, high-use facilities, Deere intends to preserve and expand critical U.S. manufacturing capabilities, enhance competitiveness, support American manufacturing jobs, and maintain its ability to invest through business cycles while continuing to serve customers well into the future.

Moline, IL · 3d

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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 17h

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Union Pacific 5511 Undergoes Steam Test, on Track to Operate in 2027

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) announced Tuesday that Union Pacific 2-10-2 “TTT-6” 5511 successfully passed its first steam test at the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Ill., last week. Now, the locomotive is expected to operate by summer 2027. RRHMA says this is a significant...

Silvis, IL · 19h

Local 4 WHBF

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers’ land rights and carbon […]

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 4d

Local 4 WHBF

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Inner Light Essentials opens store in Moline

A new business opened its doors in Moline. Inner Light Essentials opened on Avenue of the Cities. The shop is a local makers collective, allowing other local businesses to rent shelves in the store. Inner Light Essentials is dedicating space to a few businesses that sell mainly at farmers markets. The store features candles, pottery, […]

Moline, IL · 4d

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Davenport List Prices Climb Against a National Slide

Davenport sellers pushed prices higher even as more homes hit the market, giving buyers a wider selection to explore.

Davenport, IA · 4d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 4d

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Galesburg town hall to cover carbon sequestration pipelines, land rights

Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin and Citizens Against Heartland Greenwashing Projects are hosting a town hall on farmer land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines. The town hall will be held on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, suite 101, in Galesburg. Farmers' land rights and carbon sequestration pipelines are the topics for discussion and are both part of Senate Bill 2842, which is another discussion point.

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Silvis Roundhouse Project reaches major construction milestone

SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews in Silvis have began pouring concrete in the city’s project to restore a historic railroad landmark. Last year, the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America announced plans to reconstruct and install the 135-foot Cicero Turntable from the BNSF Railway in Silvis. The outer ring of...

Silvis, IL · 7d