Government

Several people from the Quad Cities area will speak during this week's three-day, public hearing about the proposed merger of two railroads.

After seven public meetings about the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern -- in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Texas -- this week, a federal agency will hold a three-day hearing in Washington, DC.

A company based in Eldridge may build the new juvenile detention center for Scott County.

With very little land available for development within the city, Moline is now looking at land south of the airport for its future growth. Last week, aldermen reviewed the city's recent strategic plans, and how they might encourage new homes and businesses.

Planning will start soon for a key property on the Moline downtown riverfront. Thursday the city announced it will buy the Bridgepointe 485 campus, formerly the headquarters for Montgomery Elevator and Kone.

This afternoon, Moline has announced it has bought the old, Kone tower and property along the Mississippi River.

Unemployment continued to fall last month in the Quad Cities, falling to 3.8 per cent from 5.1 per cent in August of last year.

The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health is set for Sept. 28. But specifics of the conference, including a detailed schedule and guest list, are fuzzy.

A group of Rock Island County residents continues to ask the county board to reconsider its decision to tear down the old courthouse.

A private school in Bettendorf has won an award for getting 100% of eligible students registered to vote.