03 Jan 2017

Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau - 2017 Initiatives & Goals

By Kaitlin Olson

As we move into 2017, I wanted to share some updates from the GTSB.

21 Dec 2016

THE CURRENT, Iowa

By Harry Lunt

Amy & Amrit Gill (developers who own and manage the award-winning Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport Iowa) plan to open a new luxury/boutique hotel, called The Current, Iowa. The 1910 historic Putnam Building in downtown Davenport, is being renovated into a 78 Room Luxury Boutique Hotel. The Current will proudly fly Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotel, the same flag that the Hotel Blackhawk flies.

21 Dec 2016

Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Efforts Add $15.5M in New Business in 2017

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – The sales efforts of the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) will pump $15.5 Million of new business into the local community in 2017. This local economic impact from tourism comes directly from the conventions, group tours, and sporting events booked to stay in the Quad Cities.

14 Nov 2016

National Gasoline Average Drops for 10 Consecutive Days

By Gail Weinholzer

Iowa average is $2.09

Minnesota average is $1.99

Burnsville, MN (November 14, 2016)- Pump prices have fallen for 10 consecutive days, reaching today...

01 Nov 2016

Branstad, Reynolds, Trombino announce New Iowa Byways in Iowa Byways Program

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds and Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino announced the designation of three new Iowa Byways and the modification of three existing byways in the state. State leaders we...

26 Oct 2016

Holiday Inn Express Moline Quad Cities WINS IHG® 2016 TORCHBEARER AWARD

By Dan Huber

ATLANTA (September 30, 2016) – The Holiday Inn Express Moline Quad Cities received the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2016 Torchbearer Award, the company's most prestigious award.

The ...

25 Oct 2016

BEST WESTERN SteepleGate Inn & BEST WESTERN Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center Owner RECOGNIZED WITH THE HEROIC HOSPITALITY STARS AWARD AT HOTEL BRAND’S 2016 CONVENTION

By Dan Huber

Davenport & Dubuque, Iowa October 21, 2016 – Bart T. Baker, Owner of the Best Western Plus SteepleGate Inn & Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center in Davenport & Dubuque, IA has been named the Best Wester...

17 Oct 2016

AAA ENCOURAGES EVERY TEEN TO BE A GOOD PASSENGER

By Rick Martin

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16th – 22nd

BURNSVILLE, MN (October 16, 2016) – Teen involved crash fatalities increased 10% in 2015 according to a new report from the

17 Oct 2016

Fall Vehicle Preparation Can Prevent Winter Problems

By Gail Weinholzer

AAA reminds motorists that cars need seasonal checkups

BURNSVILLE, MN. (October 14, 2016) — Seasonal changes can have an overwhelming effect on a vehicle’s performance. Vehicle breakdowns during winter weather can not on...

12 Oct 2016

Starved Rock Visitors Can Expect Big Crowds Again this Weekend

By Chris Young

Annual Fall Colors Weekend Event is Oct. 15-16

UTICA, IL – It will be another busy weekend at Starved Rock State Park near Utica for the site’s annual Fall ...

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