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Education

Former Sudlow Elementary building being rebuilt into Sudlow Middle School

Community

Bethany for Children and Bridgeview CMHC are merging

The two organizations decided to merge to increase the options for patients seeking care. Combined the two organizations have over 120 people.
Infrastructure

Burlington community asked for input for new fire station

The new fire house would be situated off of Roosevelt Avenue, and would serve as a training facility for fire and EMS staff.
Community

Community action agencies offering discounts to older Americans this winter

Homeowners with residents at least 60 years old, or with a disability can register for help paying their gas bills through LIHEAP.
Bridges

Illinois DOT performing I-80 bridge inspections, drivers anticipating delays

Drivers that use the I-80 bridge may notice shutdowns as Illinois Department of Transportation crews perform standard bridge inspections.
Infrastructure

'Then, Now, Forever: Re-establishing Friendship 2024' | Improving care for aging adults in the Quad Cities

With construction beginning at the end of 2023, these renovations will allow Friendship Manor to continue providing quality care.
Traffic

Water main repairs expected to delay traffic in Rock Island

Water main repairs have started at the corner of 31st Avenue and 11th Street in Rock Island. No left turns can be made while construction continues.
Infrastructure

Road and bridge closures to look out for in Rock Island County this week

The intersection at 31st Ave. and 11th St. in RI, Government Bridge in RI and the 248th St. bridge over I-88 in Dixon will experience closures in the coming days.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 27, 2023

Sivyer Steel will not reopen after a recent fire, and workers from the former plant have an opportunity to look at new jobs in Moline.
Infrastructure

City of Davenport receiving $2.7M in federal funding to improve railroad safety

The grant was made available through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Infrastructure

$23.5M in rail projects announced for the region

$2.7 million will be going to Davenport with $15 million heading to Keokuk and $5.8 million to the Iowa City region.
Environment

MidAmerican Energy Corporation achieves renewable energy milestone

Iowa MidAmerican customers used 100% renewable energy in 2022. Their success comes from over 3,400 wind turbines across the state.