Gavin Waidelich

2 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich

A historic Davenport landmark will see new life as more than 40 housing units. After deliberation last week Davenport city council made its decision to approve financing for the Annie Wittenmyer Affordable Housing Project Wednesday night. The vote was unanimous, with Alderman Tim Kelly pausing before answering. He says his concern is the percent of the housing units that would be designated affordable — which was not made clear during council.

3 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich

Despite the recent heat, Rock Island’s four man ambassador team is here to keep the downtown clean and welcome. Most of them grew up in the city. “Me personally, I grew up in Rock Island,” said De’Andre Robinson, the lead ambassador. “I went to Rock Island schools. Actually when I was younger I used to be in the downtown heavy.”The ambassadors take great pride in the 28 blocks they cover. “We all come together and we try to bring more business,” said Jamar Mallory, and ambassador.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich

On Friday, the City of Clinton honored a late World War II veteran who died in April. (Gavin Waidelich, OurQuadCities.com)Henry Langrehr lived the life of 10 men. A paratrooper, an author, and a Purple Heart recipient, on Friday, he was remembered as a father, a friend and a community member. Henry Langrehr (OurQuadCities.com)At the Clinton County Freedom Rock, a ceremony was held in his honor. The stone depicts the area’s greatest heroes. The mayor says it’s important to share their stories.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich

Two parents in Monmouth are updating their home to meet the needs of their oldest son, Piersen. The 13 year old is a survivor of Shaken Baby Syndrome. In 2014, the family followed an ambulance during a February storm. Inside, their nearly two year old son had stopped breathing. In the hospital room, the family learned he would have life long complications after an incident at a daycare. “What we saw was terrifying,” said Timothy Eaker, Piersen’s dad.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Gavin Waidelich

The Greater Downtown East Moline Revitalization Project is underway. The nearly $30 million project connects the Rust Belt, The Bend and 15th Avenue, which is being reimagined as main street. “Not a lot of communities have, just down their road, a hotel motel area” said Connie Cornmesser, owner of Hey Bryans in East Moline. “They have a bin, they have a car show.”The finished project is intended to bring events and more businesses to the city.