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Workforce survey will ‘spark new ideas’ in the QC region

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is teaming up with local employers to “create a talent pipeline” in the region to help businesses by training great employees. Those employees need training in everything from artificial intelligence (AI) tools, robotics, leadership development and…

Community celebrates opening on UI Urgent Care clinic

The University of Iowa Health Care facility had another busy day Tuesday, March 11, at…

‘Fresh start’ – Kona Ice trucks will return to the QC

The weather is getting warmer in the Quad Cities which means it’s almost time to…

‘Cool construction’ projects get girls looking at careers

Having a job in the construction industry can be a cool thing for girls. They…

Girls encouraged to join work world in manufacturing sector

Gillian Scmeider loved what she was seeing Friday, March 7, at Black Hawk College in…

‘We’re all stronger together’

Brad Nielsen enjoyed meeting dozens of business and community leaders Thursday night, March 6, at…

New education center helps students tackle ‘great challenges’

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — When teacher Jacob Hunter looks at the new Regional Innovation Center (RIC)…

JA honors local business, community leaders

Andy McCray has been a volunteer with the Junior Achievement of the Heartland for years.…

Reading Day helps students develop passion for books

Gabriela “Gabby” Gutierrez knows what it’s like to struggle with reading. She wants young students…

Internal medicine facility gets ready to move to new home

An internal medicine facility is getting ready to move into a new, bigger and remodeled…

QC Auto Show: Event features a ‘dream car’ for everybody

Tom Haar was having a lot of fun looking over a popular sports car at…

Three finalists named for EICC chancellor’s position

Three finalist candidates have been named for the chancellor position at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges,…

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Thai Town Cafe 2 opens in Geneseo

GENESEO, Illinois – The Thai Town Cafe 2 has opened in this community. The restaurant…

Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation support childhood nutrition

Hy-Vee announced it is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to support childhood nutrition by…

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‘There’s a lot of good things coming to Bettendorf’

One of Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher’s favorite words on Wednesday, Feb. 26, was “more.” He…

‘Excited to get started’ – $18M YMCA to be built in LeClaire

LECLAIRE, Iowa – A new $18 million YMCA building will soon be built in this…