The event was a place to socialize and showcase the members’ red tractors, it also served as an appreciation of the valley’s agriculture.

ROCK ISLAND — McLaughlin Body Co. announced Wednesday that it will be consolidating its manufacturing operations into the former International Harvester Farmall Works in Rock Island.

Formed in 2010 by Terry and Kay Klepey, the Montana International Harvester Collectors club gathered on Saturday, July 12, on ...