225 Workers Head Back to Harvester Works This Fall
East Moline, IL · September 15, 2026
Keep an umbrella within arm's reach for today's damp commute. Between steady morning rain and big workforce news along the river, there is plenty to talk about over coffee.
The Lead
John Deere announced Monday that it is recalling 375 laid-off employees across two Quad Cities manufacturing facilities, providing an immediate boost to local plant floors. Approximately 225 workers are headed back to East Moline Harvester Works, while another 150 are returning to the Seeding and Cylinder plant in Moline. The callbacks lift the total number of workers brought back or hired by the equipment manufacturer to more than 800 since January. Company officials cited operational planning and the need to assemble dealer inventory ahead of upcoming planting and harvesting cycles. For local families navigating recent manufacturing slowdowns, the recalls bring steady shifts back to familiar assembly lines. Returning staff report for orientation and re-entry training over the coming weeks as production lines ramp up to full speed.
Local Pulse
Downtown Revitalization Project Enters Final Stretch Crews continue paving and infrastructure upgrades through year's end while downtown storefronts remain fully open to customers.
District 37 Launches Automated Absence Alerts Parents receive real-time text updates starting this week to simplify attendance reporting and improve school communication.
Today's Outlook
- High 81°F · Low 69°F — Rain (61% chance of precipitation)
- Pack an umbrella before heading out today as steady showers linger through the afternoon.
What's On Around Town
Today
Mystery Book Discussion Group Moline Public Library (3210 41st St), Moline, 1:00 PM · Free Join fellow readers to unpack thrilling whodunits and discover new authors.
Coloring Cafe East Moline Public Library (745 16th Ave), 4:00 PM · Free Unwind with provided art supplies and coloring sheets for all ages.
Open Mic Jam The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill (2606 W Locust St), Davenport, 7:30–10:30 PM Step up to the stage or listen in to local musicians.
Tomorrow
- Lissie in Concert Raccoon Motel (315 E 2nd St), Davenport, 6:00–8:00 PM · $39.67
- Sunset Sessions Rooftop Concert Up Skybar (215 N Main St), Davenport, 7:00–10:00 PM · Free
Thursday
- Silent Craft Night The Atlas Collective (1801 5th Ave), Moline, 5:30 PM
- Night Ranger Live Capitol Theatre (330 W 3rd St), Davenport, 7:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- American Legion Post 227
- Based at 829 16th Avenue, the post's volunteer Honor Guard answers calls year-round to perform ceremonial rifle volleys and present colors across the area. The dedicated squad turns out in sharp uniform for dozens of veteran services and parades annually.
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