Quad Cities.
region of five cities in the US states of Iowa and Illinois: Davenport and Bettendorf in SE Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in NW Illinois
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What's happening
Active this week
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NWS provided data on river stages in Iowa, noting the Mississippi River is near Quad Cities.Some support1 report
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NWS reported heavy rainfall totals in the Quad Cities region of Illinois on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Infiltrator Water Technologies, led by Craig Taylor, announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Davenport, Iowa, utilizing the Quad Cities region for expansion.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America serves children in the Quad Cities region of Iowa, citing national research.Some support1 report
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Low river levels affected boaters in Quad Cities on September 7th.Some support1 report
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Trump's tariffs on Canada lead to economic fallout in Quad Cities and Honda maintaining structural protection.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Local businesses may expand into Quad Cities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Cultural Trust strengthened the community's creative capital in the Quad Cities region.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A community stage in Quad Cities was named after Ellis.Some support1 report
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Augustana College is strengthening the regional nursing workforce in the Quad Cities area.Some support1 report
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Local author Bill Bell connects to the Quad Cities region, having grown up in the East Moline neighborhood.Some support1 report
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Habitat for Humanity built homes in Moline and East Moline, contributing to the local property tax base.Some support1 report
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Moline built new partnerships across the Quad Cities region.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather risk has been assessed for the Quad Cities region by the Storm Prediction Center.Some support2 reports
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A project is hosting upcoming events in the Quad Cities area.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Spirit Halloween opened a seasonal pop-up store in Davenport, operating within the Quad Cities region.Some support1 report
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Texas Roadhouse is expanding its presence by opening a new location in Moline, within the Quad Cities region.Well supported3 reports
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Investment connects Figge Art Museum to national art standards, noting its location in the Quad Cities region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The geographic area encompassing Illinois, Quad Cities, and Iowa is currently involved in an unspecified situation.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Fresh Films is currently filming in the Quad Cities area, utilizing locations including Davenport, Rock Island, and Augustana College.Some support1 report
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Lao moved from Putnam Museum to Muscatine Art Center, where they are currently based, and also serves on the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.Some support1 report
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Davenport hosts the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, which was founded by a Bettendorf resident.Some support1 report
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A cultural series is underway in the Quad Cities region, including Bettendorf.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Rufus Wainwright is performing in the Quad Cities region, an event connected to the local scene and Tyson Danner.Some support1 report
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Early settlement has begun in the Quad Cities area, and the US now represents the broader concept of the Heartland.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service office is located in the Quad Cities region.Some support1 report
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A council operates from the Quad Cities region.Some support1 report
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Meteorologists Rob Merritt and Alex Gibbs serve the National Weather Service office located in the Quad Cities area.Some support1 report
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Inflation is causing business owners in Quad Cities to consider price hikes due to rising operational costs.Some support1 report
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A Pride Festival was held in the Quad Cities, attracting businesses and showcasing regional diversity.Some support2 reports
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Bix Beiderbecke Museum relocated to the space previously occupied by Junior Achievement in Davenport, Quad Cities.Some support1 report
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Layoffs announced in the Quad Cities region affecting operations of Deere.Some support1 report
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Around Quad Cities this week
News at the entities that move Quad Cities most-
Mississippi River StructuralTropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat to South Mississippi.Moves Quad Cities
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Storm Prediction Center StructuralThe National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center provide forecasts for the state of Alabama.Moves Quad Cities
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Davenport StructuralFlip's Pancake House is located in Davenport, and a new ice cream shop opened in East Moline.Moves Quad Cities
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Lake Michigan Shared contextMuskegon County Airport facilitates flights over Lake Michigan.Moves Quad Cities
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National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Quad Cities
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Illinois Shared contextPritzker enhanced the state's film tax credit program in Illinois.Moves Quad Cities
Connections
The 28 strongest of 45, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Davenport Structural
Davenport is a defined geographic component and contributor to the Quad Cities region.
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Mississippi River Structural
The Quad Cities region relies on the operational status and ecosystem health of the Mississippi River for its viability.
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Deere & Company Operational
Deere & Company maintains active factory operations within the Quad Cities region, creating a functional co-location.
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Storm Prediction Center Structural
The Storm Prediction Center assesses and issues severe weather risk warnings for the Quad Cities region.
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Augustana College Structural
The college contributes to the regional workforce, which in turn is supported by the Quad Cities area.
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Ellis Shared context
A community stage in Quad Cities is named in honor of Ellis.
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Illinois Shared context
Quad Cities is a geographic region situated within the state of Illinois.
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Rufus Wainwright Shared context
Rufus Wainwright is performing in the Quad Cities area.
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Texas Roadhouse Shared context
Texas Roadhouse is establishing and expanding its market presence within the Quad Cities region.
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Dick Durbin Shared context
The relationship is defined by A being the geographical constituency relevant to B's political actions.
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QCR Holdings Shared context
QCR Holdings operates and reflects its market roots within the Quad Cities region.
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Lake Michigan Shared context
The Quad Cities region is situated in a geographical area influenced by the weather patterns originating in Lake Michigan.
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Moline Shared context
Moline is identified as a key city operating within the broader Quad Cities regional context.
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Davenport Shared context
Davenport is geographically included within the boundaries of Quad Cities.
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Iowa Finance Authority Mentioned together
The Iowa Finance Authority is recognized for acknowledging Quad Cities' contributions to regional development goals.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The forecast office of the National Weather Service is functionally located within the Quad Cities area.
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Bettendorf Shared context
Bettendorf is located within the geographical context of the Quad Cities region.
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Walter Shared context
Walter operates as a business owner within the Quad Cities area.
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project Shared context
The project utilizes Quad Cities as the location for its upcoming events.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Shared context
The organization operates within the geographic boundaries of the Quad Cities region.
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Downers Grove Shared context
Both entities are geographic locations within the Midwestern United States.
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Head Start Shared context
Head Start operates within the Quad Cities region, where local organizations engage with federal policy changes.
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Frank Berner Shared context
Frank Berner is associated with economic activity within the Quad Cities region.
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Iowa Shared context
Quad Cities is a region geographically located within the state of Iowa.
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Figge Art Museum Shared context
The Figge Art Museum is located within the Quad Cities region.
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Eveleth Shared context
Forecast suggests local businesses like Eveleth may expand their operations into the Quad Cities market area.
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Bill Bell Shared context
Bill Bell is associated with the Quad Cities region.
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Rock Island Shared context
Rock Island is a location within the geographical area of the Quad Cities.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- NWS provided data on river stages in Iowa, noting the Mississippi River is near Quad Cities.
- NWS reported heavy rainfall totals in the Quad Cities region of Illinois on September 21, 2026.
- Infiltrator Water Technologies, led by Craig Taylor, announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Davenport, Iowa, utilizing the Quad Cities region for expansion.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America serves children in the Quad Cities region of Iowa, citing national research.
- Low river levels affected boaters in Quad Cities on September 7th.
- Trump's tariffs on Canada lead to economic fallout in Quad Cities and Honda maintaining structural protection.
August 2026
10 events- Local businesses may expand into Quad Cities.
- The Cultural Trust strengthened the community's creative capital in the Quad Cities region.
- A community stage in Quad Cities was named after Ellis.
- Augustana College is strengthening the regional nursing workforce in the Quad Cities area.
- Local author Bill Bell connects to the Quad Cities region, having grown up in the East Moline neighborhood.
- Habitat for Humanity built homes in Moline and East Moline, contributing to the local property tax base.
- Moline built new partnerships across the Quad Cities region.
- Severe weather risk has been assessed for the Quad Cities region by the Storm Prediction Center.
- Spirit Halloween opened a seasonal pop-up store in Davenport, operating within the Quad Cities region.
- Texas Roadhouse is expanding its presence by opening a new location in Moline, within the Quad Cities region.
July 2026
5 events- Investment connects Figge Art Museum to national art standards, noting its location in the Quad Cities region.
- Fresh Films is currently filming in the Quad Cities area, utilizing locations including Davenport, Rock Island, and Augustana College.
- Lao moved from Putnam Museum to Muscatine Art Center, where they are currently based, and also serves on the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.
- Davenport hosts the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, which was founded by a Bettendorf resident.
- Rufus Wainwright is performing in the Quad Cities region, an event connected to the local scene and Tyson Danner.
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June 2026
11 events- A project is hosting upcoming events in the Quad Cities area.
- The geographic area encompassing Illinois, Quad Cities, and Iowa is currently involved in an unspecified situation.
- A cultural series is underway in the Quad Cities region, including Bettendorf.
- Early settlement has begun in the Quad Cities area, and the US now represents the broader concept of the Heartland.
- The National Weather Service office is located in the Quad Cities region.
- A council operates from the Quad Cities region.
- Meteorologists Rob Merritt and Alex Gibbs serve the National Weather Service office located in the Quad Cities area.
- Inflation is causing business owners in Quad Cities to consider price hikes due to rising operational costs.
- A Pride Festival was held in the Quad Cities, attracting businesses and showcasing regional diversity.
- Bix Beiderbecke Museum relocated to the space previously occupied by Junior Achievement in Davenport, Quad Cities.
- Layoffs announced in the Quad Cities region affecting operations of Deere.