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Economy

Inflation rises slightly in October in first increase in 7 months

Business

Jack Link's facility in Laurens laying off 91 employees

The facility, which is downsizing according to the company, has released almost 200 employees since 2022.
Economy

American voters remain concerned over the future of the economy

Despite the rate of inflation dropping across the US in recent months voters say they're still barely able to afford necessities like groceries and gas.
Agriculture

What impact do tariffs have on the US agriculture industry?

Mainstream economists are generally skeptical of tariffs, considering them a mostly inefficient way for governments to raise money and promote prosperity.
Agriculture

What impact do tariffs have on the US agriculture industry

Mainstream economists are generally skeptical of tariffs, considering them a mostly inefficient way for governments to raise money and promote prosperity.
Agriculture

Breaking down how tariffs impact the American agriculture industry

News 8's Haley Bickelhaupt has been following this story all day. You can catch her full report at 6 p.m.
National

Biden unveils $3B to help reduce carbon emissions at US ports

The program is set to improve port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide and will support about 40,000 union jobs.
Health

Why are so many drug stores closing? A look at the issues from the pharmacist's perspective

Chances are a retail drug store chain has closed a location near where you live.
News

7 Eleven closing more than 400 stores

We don't know yet if any locations in the Quad Cities will be among those closed.
Local News

Local trade officials hold first meeting of the Corn Belt Ports

Officials said approximately 100,000 pounds of freight are shipped through the Quad Cities.
National

Watch out for scams on Amazon Prime Days

The annual sales event returns on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Regional

Cedar Rapids Cargill Teamsters hit the picket lines after company discussions fail

Teamsters Local 238 members went on strike Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until further notice.

Take a walk through 'The Vault' of unseen relics at the Putnam Museum

Mr. Thanksgiving's holiday dinner to be held at Mercado on Fifth in Moline

Weather Impact Alert: Gusty winds expected through midnight

Amtrak train impaled through windshield by downed tree during bomb cyclone

WQAD.com

Inflation rises slightly in October in first increase in 7 months

Jack Link's facility in Laurens laying off 91 employees

American voters remain concerned over the future of the economy

What impact do tariffs have on the US agriculture industry?

What impact do tariffs have on the US agriculture industry

Breaking down how tariffs impact the American agriculture industry

Biden unveils $3B to help reduce carbon emissions at US ports

Why are so many drug stores closing? A look at the issues from the pharmacist's perspective

7 Eleven closing more than 400 stores

Local trade officials hold first meeting of the Corn Belt Ports

Watch out for scams on Amazon Prime Days

Cedar Rapids Cargill Teamsters hit the picket lines after company discussions fail

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