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flag The Quad-City Times ends print production at its Moline plant, shifting to digital printing in Indiana and cutting 49 pressroom jobs.

flag The Quad-City Times will publish its final print edition using its 35-year-old "Big Blue" press on Monday, ending operations at its Moline facility. flag The paper is shifting printing to a digital press in Munster, Indiana, maintaining delivery to the Quad-Cities. flag The move eliminates about 49 pressroom jobs—20 full-time and 29 part-time—and reflects broader industry shifts toward digital media. flag Longtime employees, including Jeff Miller and Tom Heidgerkin, reflect on the demanding work and deep ties to the paper’s legacy. flag While the press symbolizes an era’s end, the commitment to local news continues despite evolving methods.

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