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News & Events News | News Archives Hampton Inn Coming to Clinton (Mar 9, 2011) CLINTON — A national hotel chain has agreed to fill a void left last fall in Clinton. Hawkeye Hotels Senior Vice President Ravi Patel confirmed Tuesday that a Hampton Inn by Hilton will be housed near the Wild Rose Casino and Resort, toward the corner of U.S. 30 and Mill Creek Parkway...  <read full story>Trains on Track for Development (Aug 20, 2010) CLINTON, Iowa - A one-of-a-kind economic development project is coming to Clinton. The Lincolnway Railport promises to connect goods with the world while attracting new businesses and jobs. <read full story>Ground Broken for Clinton Railport (Aug 20, 2010) CLINTON, Iowa — Clinton County Supervisor Jill Davisson knocked on the side of the wooden podium Friday, addressing a crowd of state and local officials gathered in a field between Clinton and Low Moor. “You hear that?” she asked. “That’s opportunity knocking.” <read full story>Clinton County IA Projects (Aug 2, 2010) Several projects in Clinton County, IA have received Federal support and are now under development. All of these projects stand to create jobs and investment, and enhance quality of life for the entire region. <read full story>Senate Appropriators Approve Plan to Buy and Use Thomson (Jul 27, 2010) WASHINGTON --The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee voted yesterday to give the federal Bureau of Prisons $170 million to purchase the vacant, state-owned Thomson Correctional Center in northwest Illinois and run it as a stand alone federal prison. The funding must still be approved by the House Appropriations Committee as well as the full House and Senate before it is sent to the President for his signature. <read full story>Thomson Federal Prison One Step Closer (Jul 1, 2010) WASHINGTON -- A U.S. House appropriations subcommittee voted late Tuesday to give the federal Bureau of Prisons $170 million to purchase the Thomson Correctional Center in northwest Illinois and run it as a stand alone federal prison. <read full story>Ashford Current Project to Total $4.6 million (Jun 4, 2010) CLINTON — Ashford University’s new athletic fields will total more than $4.6 million, according to building permits issued by the city of Clinton. <read full story>Thomson Prison May Not House Detainees (May 24, 2010) Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says the state is moving forward with a plan to sell the prison to the federal government, but he says it's "less likely" it will hold Guantanamo Bay detainees. <read full story>Clinton Micropolitan Shows Strong Growth for 3rd Consecutive Year (May 11, 2010) POLICOM Corporation, an independent economic research firm which specializes in analyzing local and state economies, has released its 2010 Micropolitan Statistical Areas Economic Strength Ranking. The Clinton micrpolitan area has seen growth for the 3rd year in a row. See the rankings: <read full story>Capital-project-bonds-finalized-by-Supervisors (Mar 24, 2010) CLINTON — Two high-dollar bonds for capital projects in Clinton County got finalized Monday by the Board of Supervisors. The board unanimously approved the sale of two bond issues, totaling $10.5 million, for nearly 17 miles of road work and construction of the railpark portion of an industrial park. <read full story>Exelon announces $300M upgrade project (Mar 5, 2010) Exelon Nuclear’s Quad-Cities Generating Station is embarking on a $300 million improvement project expected to energize the local economy with nearly 2,100 temporary construction jobs and a payroll ranging from $14 million to $20 million. <read full story>Gaming board approves railport investment (Feb 25, 2010) — CLINTON — About 90 percent of the funds needed to build a rail line into an industrial park are squared away after gaming board officials approved a $1.8 million investment Wednesday. <read full story>Clinton Area Preparing for Thomson Prison Sale (Feb 23, 2010) CLINTON, Iowa — The proposed sale of the nearby Thomson (Ill.) Correctional Center to the federal government for use a federal prison is expected to bring 3,800 jobs to the area in the first four years. Clinton Mayor Rodger Holm said Monday the city is taking steps to make sure residents and businesses are ready to adapt to the changes the Thomson prison opening would bring. <read full story>Railports Could Improve Local Job Creation (Feb 1, 2010) — Joe Jongewaard of the Iowa Department of Economic Development stopped by the Statehouse to talk with legislators about an I-JOBS proposal to increase local job opportunities around the state. This proposed legislation would expand rail service in communities to increase their marketability to wind energy manufacturers and attract jobs to the area. See what Jongewaard had to say about the economic potential created by expanding rail service at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfsquLUjQec. <read full story>County Officials OK Railport Pledge (Jan 20, 2010) — CLINTON — The Clinton County Board of Supervisors gave the thumbs up Tuesday for the county’s $6 million pledge to help finance the construction of the Lincolnway Railport The board voted 2-1 to move forward with proceedings to issue up to $6.2 million in bonds. <read full story>Ashford Expansion 1 Step Closer to Reality (Dec 12, 2009) CLINTON — Ashford University on Friday announced its parent company, Bridgepoint Education, will exercise its option to purchase the land owned by the Clinton Country Club. According to Ashford University Director of Communications Larry Libberton, the former golf course will be used for “future campus expansion of its growing academic institution.” <read full story> |
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