As president & CEO of Grow Clinton, I often speak about the strengths of our business community, its resilience, work ethic, and commitment to supporting local jobs. Attracting new businesses is not the only source of economic growth. True growth also comes from helping existing employers expand, reinvest, and remain competitive. A strong example of that commitment is the upcoming turnaround at LyondellBasell's (LYB) Clinton Complex this summer. From July through September, thousands of out-of-state
Grow Clinton is proud to announce the creation of the Sawyer Dawes My Favorite Subject is Dismissal t-shirt.From the very start of his life, Sawyer has soldiered through countless appointments and anxious nights to national recognition. The story of the Dawes Family shows what it looks like when a community rallies around one determined young hero.Sawyer, whose strength and kindness have earned him the title of 2026 Children’s Miracle Network National Champion, approaches each challenge with a warrior
As part of its ongoing commitment to community, service, and supporting those who protect our region, Ascentra Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the inaugural Quad City Back the Blue Flight. The new program honors local law enforcement officers, both active and retired, by providing a one-day chartered flight to Washington, D.C., where participants will visit the National Police Officers Memorial Wall and other historic sites.Quad City Back the Blue Flight’s mission is to support and honor law enforcement
Communities across the United States are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, and Clinton, Iowa is already gearing up with a full slate of events and community initiatives leading up to its annual Fourth of July celebration. Planning for the festivities began early this year, with the Clinton Fourth of July Committee launching biweekly meetings in January to organize one of the region’s largest Independence Day celebrations. Beyond the traditional festivities, the committee and
