Exelon project offers $20 million local impact
March is now high season for hotels in LeClaire. “I like it very, very much,” said Sharon Cornett, a server…
Tag Archives: economy
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Deere economist predicts 2013 growth
Dr. J.B. Penn’s economic outlook included both positives and negatives, with strong potential for global growth being slowed down by uncertainty in Washington.
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Businesses react to parking expansion proposal
Some Davenport businesses are speaking out on the city’s proposal to provide more parking to the Hilltop area, near Harrison…
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FLW Walleye Championship lets community catch the big fish
Fishing is a popular sport for lots of folks around our area. Turns out, it’s also a great hook for…
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Agriculture / News / Politics
Fertilizer Plant Chooses Lee County; Some Wonder If ‘NIMBY’ Is To Blame
After months of debating zoning issues, the biggest single capital investment in state history, plans for a massive 1.3 billion…
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Agriculture
Government to buy meat and poultry in effort to help livestock industry
There are varied opinions on whether a government directive to buy more meat and poultry will help stabilize prices or delay inevitable money woes for livestock producers.
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President Obama courts Iowa voters, makes stop in Cedar Rapids
Hundreds of people packed Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA Tuesday to hear President Barack Obama speak to a…
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John Deere Classic / News
John Deere Classic economic benefit reaches $25 million
The upcoming John Deere Classic, July 9-15, will be making money for the community, one tire at a time. Volunteers…
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Students Scrappin’ for Cash
The students of All Saints Catholic School have found a way to turn your junk – into cash. “I’m always…
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IL Gun Ban Would Kill Hundreds of Area Jobs
You may not realize it but the Quad Cities area is considered by many to be the heart of American…
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Politics
Davenport company prepares for visit from V.P. Joe Biden
A Davenport-based company is getting ready to host Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday. PCT Engineered Systems will be the…
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Mild winter a less expensive one for many communities
When kids are on bikes instead of on sleds and the heavy coats are left at home, you know it has been an unusual winter.
