15 Oct 2026

McCarthy Improvement Company Names Coty Fournier President

By Brianna Aust

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 15, 2026) — McCarthy Improvement Company has named Coty Fournier as President. Part of the McCarthy-Bush Corporation family of companies, McCarthy Improvement specializes in heavy civil and industrial construction, with a history of serving clients across the Midwest and Southeast since 1897.

10 Dec 2024

Bush Construction and Urban Improvement Conglomerate (UIC) Announce Strategic Merger

By Brianna Aust

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — Bush Construction, a leading construction company in the Quad Cities Area and Urban Improvement Conglomerate (UIC), a St Louis-based architectural and real estate development firm, have announced their strategic merger, marking a significant milestone for two companies in the design-build industry.

27 Sep 2018

Loud Thunder Road closed due to construction on Lake George

By Brianna Aust

A portion of Loud Thunder Road is closed due to the improvements being made on the spillway and dam on Lake George in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve.

The middle portion of Loud Thunder Road will be closed for the duration of construction, expected to be completed mid-December.

08 May 2018

Niabi Summer Zoo Camp

By Brianna Aust
Don't Miss Out! Registration Deadline is May 25!
In the heat of the summer, survival can be challenging for many animals as they deal with increased temperatures and protected resources such as water and territory. Find out how animals stay cool and see if they have what it takes to be a survivor.
30 Apr 2018

Local and global impact: Niabi Zoo seeking volunteers for the 2018 season

By Brianna Aust

Volunteers assist with everything from educational programs, animal husbandry, preparing diets, special events and more.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 30, 2018) – Make a difference locally and globally by volunteering at Niabi Zoo in 2018. Those interested in conservation, education, gardening and animals are encouraged to apply by May 25.

17 Apr 2018

Niabi Zoo News

By Brianna Aust

Niabi Zoo to host one of the Quad Cities largest Earth Day celebrations April 21-22

Niabi and ten other local environmental organizations will be in attendance.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 16, 2018) – Celebrate Earth Day and learn how individual actions can make a big difference for wildlife and wild places during Niabi Zoo’s Earth Day celebration weekend, April 21 and April 22.

11 Apr 2018

Niabi Zoo continues its Conservation & Science Speaker Series

By Brianna Aust

Speakers include scientists in zoology, conservation, veterinarian medicine, ecology and animal behavior.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 10, 2018) – Niabi Zoo continues the first-of-its-kind adult education program – the Conservation and Science Speaker Series. The series of presentations covers topics on conservation, ecology, biology and zoology. The next talks will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 17 and May 16 at the Niabi Zoo educational center.

14 Mar 2018

Prescribed burn planned at Illiniwek Forest Preserve today, March 14 at 1 p.m.

By Brianna Aust

Woodlands, wetlands and prairies native to the Midwest depend on periodic prescribed fires for long-term survival. Fire helps to rejuvenate growth of native grasses and flowers, and controls the growth of unwanted invasive plant species. 

After inspecting the site, acquiring permits and reviewing safety precautions with all involved, Illiniwek Forest Preserve will conduct multiple burns on the forest preserve property.

16 Oct 2017

Students from Black Hawk College and five local building trades partner to bring accessibility to Rock Island County Forest Preserve facilities

By Brianna Aust

Rock Island County, Ill. (Oct. 12, 2017) – Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is partnering with five local building trades and Black Hawk College students to help bring accessibility to Loud Thunder Forest Preserve and Illiniwek Forest Preserve.

13 Sep 2017

Niabi Zoo announces two new fall educational opportunities

By Brianna Aust

Including opportunities for interaction with zoo animals

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Sept 12, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s two newest educational opportunities for children, Animal Adventure Classes and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales, will begin this week and continue through the fall and winter.

Animal Adventure Classes are designed for children 6-12 years old and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

Animal Adventure Classes

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